Qatar Airways has been crowned the world’s best airline for 2024 by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization. This marks the eighth time the airline has received this prestigious accolade, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in the aviation industry. Skytrax, often called the “Oscars of the aviation industry,” has been running the World Airline Awards for 25 years.
These awards are based on the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey, which evaluates over 350 airlines from around the globe. The survey, conducted between September 2023 and May 2024, gathered responses from passengers of more than 100 nationalities. Criteria for the awards include the quality of onboard products and services, such as seat comfort, cabin cleanliness, food and beverages, in-flight entertainment, and staff service both on the ground and in the air.
Qatar Airways’ Profile Of Excellence
Qatar Airways, headquartered in Doha, operates a modern fleet of over 230 aircraft, including the Airbus A350, Boeing 777, and Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Known for its commitment to providing top-tier service, the airline flies to more than 160 destinations across six continents. Major routes include flights to and from key hubs such as London, New York, Sydney, and Tokyo. Several other factors contributed to Qatar Airways’ top ranking this year.
The airline was also awarded the titles of World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Lounge, and Best Airline in the Middle East. These accolades highlight the airline’s dedication to excellence in its premium and regular service offerings.
Edward Plaisted, Skytrax CEO, remarked, “This is a remarkable achievement for Qatar Airways to win this World’s Best Airline title for 2024, the eighth time they have triumphed. We congratulate Qatar Airways on this success which should be a source of great pride and satisfaction for the airline management and staff.”
Qatar Airways CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer expressed his pride in the airline’s achievements: “This is a proud Qatar Airways moment and it is my honor to share this award with my hardworking colleagues. This award is a testimony to our relentless dedication to providing the best possible service to our passengers.”
The Best Airlines In The World
According to Skytrax, the following airlines are among the top 20 in the world of airline travel.
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- Japan Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air
- Air France
- Swiss International Air Lines
- Korean Air
- Hainan Airlines
- British Airways
- Fiji Airways
- Iberia
- Vistara
- Virgin Atlantic
- Lufthansa
- Etihad Airways
- Saudi Arabian Airlines
