Qatar Airways achieved an industry milestone by being named World’s Best Airline for the fifth time at the 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards.
The global aviation community gathered at the prestigious Paris Air Show, where leading airline executives were honored at the 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards. This distinguished event, recognized as the definitive benchmark for airline excellence, saw Qatar Airways take home the coveted title of World’s Best Airline. The carrier also secured top accolades for World’s Best Business Class, Best Business Class Seat, and Best Airline in the Middle East. Singapore Airlines earned recognition for delivering the World’s Best Cabin Crew, in addition to awards for World’s Best First Class, Best Airline in Asia, and World’s Best First Class Seat.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker, expressed his gratitude: “Being honored by our passengers for a fifth time as Airline of the Year demonstrates our unwavering dedication to innovation and guest satisfaction. These awards affirm the relentless commitment of our entire team to pushing the boundaries of premium travel.”
Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, commented: “Securing the title of World’s Best Airline is an extraordinary accomplishment for Qatar Airways, reflecting their pursuit of excellence across every aspect of service. This award is especially meaningful as it is determined by millions of travelers worldwide, ensuring an unbiased and transparent assessment of each airline’s true performance. Our independent survey has, since 1999, empowered passengers to select their favorites, making these the definitive Passenger’s Choice Awards.”
World’s Top 10 Airlines in 2019
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Emirates
- EVA Air
- Hainan Airlines
- Qantas Airways
- Lufthansa
- Thai Airways
Best Business Class Airlines of 2019
- Qatar Airways
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
- Qantas Airways
- Hainan Airlines
- Thai Airways
- Etihad Airways
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- Garuda Indonesia
