It is time again for Skytrax’s worlds best airlines listings. It is not surprise, no Thai airways in the top 5.
1. Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways was named the top-ranked airline in the world for 2024, winning for the eighth time. (Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Qatar Airways took the top spot in the rankings this year, winning for the eighth time in the survey’s 25-year history. The Doha-based carrier is the national airline of the State of Qatar, and it also won World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Lounge and the Best Airline in the Middle East.
2. Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines, the 2023 winner, was dethroned this year but still came in second overall for 2024. The customer service-focused airline kept its title of World’s Best First Class, and was also awarded World’s Best Cabin Staff and Best Airline in Asia.
3. Emirates
Emirates rose in the ranking this year to No. 3. (Boeing Co. / Fox News)
Emirates, the state-owned airline of the United Arab Emirates, rose one spot in the ranking this year to become the third-best overall. The Dubai-headquartered airline also took home the award for World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment for the 18th time.
4. ANA All Nippon Airways
Japan’s largest airline, All Nippon Airways, dropped from third in 2023 to No. 4 in this year’s survey, but won the award for World’s Best Airport Services.
5. Cathay Pacific Airways
Rounding out the top five is Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways, which climbed from 8th place last year.
NOTE: Thai Airways International also did better, moving up seven places to 33rd from 40th last year. The airline also ranked ninth among the best airline cabin crew.