Some 500 guests attended from airlines across the world, with a large number of airline Chairman, CEO’s and Presidents accepting their awards. As is now customary at the World Airline Awards, there were a lot of uniformed airline crew proudly displaying the airline corporate brands on the stage and around the event.
Widely regarded as ‘the Oscars of the aviation industry’ the World Airline Awards began in 1999, and remain totally independent and impartial with all of the customer survey costs and awards event hosted by and paid for by the organisers, Skytrax.
Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: “We welcomed back a large number of previous winners and were also delighted to see new faces and airlines represented here today. As is indicated by so many former winning airlines being present, quality consistency is clearly well recognised by customers when they vote for these airlines.”
Commenting on their success, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group CEO, said:
“Being named the World’s Best Airline for the ninth time is an extraordinary honor. This recognition is far more than an award, it is a celebration of the passion, precision and purpose that defines who we are as an airline. To retain this title in a highly competitive and ever-evolving global industry reflects the relentless efforts across every part of the business, from the frontline to behind the scenes, the passion and commitment of our people continue to set new standards in aviation. We are equally proud to have been named the Best Airline in the Middle East, to once again hold the title of the World’s Best Business Class, and to be recognized for offering the Best Business Class Airline Lounge experience globally. These accolades reaffirm our ambition not only to lead, but to redefine what exceptional service means in aviation. Whether on the ground or in the air, we strive to deliver a seamless, elevated journey that anticipates the needs of our passengers and reflects the highest standards of quality, comfort, and innovation. Being continuously recognized as a 5-Star Airline further underscores our mission: to set new benchmarks for the industry and to ensure that our passengers feel genuinely cared for, valued and inspired to return. These awards are not just wins for us, they are a tribute to the trust of millions of travellers who choose us every year and a clear validation of our vision to shape the future of air travel.”
The five times winner of the prestigious Airline of the Year award, Singapore Airlines ranks No 2 in the world for 2025, with Cathay Pacific Airways moving up to third place. Emirates is ranked No 4 with ANA All Nippon Airways in fifth position, out of more than 325 airlines included in the survey results.
The World’s Top 20 Airlines in 2025
1. Qatar Airways
2. Singapore Airlines
3. Cathay Pacific
4. Emirates
5. ANA All Nippon Airways
6. Turkish Airlines
7. Korean Air
8. Air France
9. Japan Airlines
10.Hainan Airlines
11.Swiss Int’l Air Lines
12.EVA Air
13.British Airways
14.Qantas Airways
15.Lufthansa
16.Virgin Atlantic
17.Saudi Arabian Airlines
18.STARLUX Airlines
19.Air Canada
20.Iberia
The World’s Best Cabin Crew 2025
1. Singapore Airlines
2. ANA All Nippon Airways
3. Cathay Pacific Airways
4. Garuda Indonesia
5. EVA Air
6. Hainan Airlines
7. Japan Airlines
8. Malaysia Airlines
9. Starlux Airlines
10.Korean Air
The World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines 2025
1. AirAsia
2. Scoot
3. Indigo
4. Eurowings
5. Vueling Airlines
6. Volotea
7. Transavia
8. Iberia Express
9. Flynas
10.easyJet
The World’s Best Regional Airlines 2025
1. Bangkok Airways
2. Virgin Australia
3. Porter Airlines
4. Aegean Airlines
5. Azerbaijan Airlines
6. jetBlue Airways
7. Alaska Airlines
8. Hong Kong Airlines
9. RwandAir
10.Royal Air Maroc
The World’s Most Family Friendly Airlines 2025
1. Lufthansa
2. British Airways
3. Emirates
The World’s Cleanest Airlines 2025
1. EVA Air
2. ANA All Nippon Airways
3. Cathay Pacific Airways
The World’s Best Leisure Airlines 2025
1. Air Transat
2. TUI Airways
3. SunExpress
The World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment 2025
1. Cathay Pacific Airways
2. Emirates
3. Qatar Airways
The World’s Best Airport Services 2025
1. ANA All Nippon Airways
2. Japan Airlines
3. EVA Air
The World’s Most Improved Airlines 2025
1. Starlux Airlines
2. ITA Airways
3. HK Express
The World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge 2025
1. Plaza Premium – FCO
2. Chase Sapphire Lounge – LGA
3. America Express Centurion – JFK
The World’s Best First Class Airlines 2025
1. Singapore Airlines
2. Emirates
3. Air France
The World’s Best Business Class Airlines 2025
1. Qatar Airways
2. Singapore Airlines
3. Cathay Pacific
The World’s Best Premium Economy Class Airlines 2025
1. Virgin Atlantic
2. Japan Airlines
3. Emirates
The World’s Best Economy Class Airlines 2025
1. Cathay Pacific
2. Qatar Airways
3. Singapore Airlines
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HANOI – May 19, 2025 – The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) welcomed a delegation from Lao Airlines for an official working session held at CAAV headquarters on the afternoon of May 19.
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Vietjet and Qazaq Air have officially announced a strategic partnership to launch a new airline brand, VietjetQazaqstan, at the Kazakhstan–Vietnam Business Roundtable. The event was held in the presence of Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam as part of his state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From 19th April 2025, passengers on Vietnam Airlines flights between Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City - Van Don will check in at Terminal T3.
According to the Vietnamese Government Portal, at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed Ali, and his spouse are paying an official visit to Vietnam and attending the 4th P4G Summit (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030) from April 14 to 17.
