Every year, the esteemed travel publication Condé Nast Traveler unveils its definitive rankings of the world’s leading airlines, airports, hotels, cities, cruise lines, and island destinations.
Now in its 38th edition, the prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards reflects the opinions of more than 500,000 discerning travelers, the largest response in the survey’s history. While the majority of participants hail from English-speaking markets, the results offer valuable insight into contemporary airline excellence, passenger preferences, and global standards of luxury travel.
These annual awards are a trusted barometer for the industry, helping travelers identify airlines that set benchmarks for comfort, innovation, and service.
Here are the world’s top 10 airlines for 2025, as voted by readers:
- Singapore Airlines (continuing its remarkable dominance, winning 35 of the past 38 years)
- Emirates
- Air New Zealand
- Qatar Airways
- ANA – All Nippon Airways
- Virgin Australia
- Virgin Atlantic
- Korean Air
- Porter Airlines (a boutique regional carrier based in Toronto)
- Qantas
- Notably, European representation in the top 20 includes KLM at 15th place and Lufthansa at 19th, underscoring the increasingly competitive global landscape.
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