The best airlines in the world for 2025 according to the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards and other authoritative rankings are:
- Qatar Airways – Awarded World's Best Airline for 2025, with additional wins for best business class, best business class seat, best cabin crew in the Middle East, and best economy class in the Middle East. It is praised for its modern fleet, luxury onboard experience, and extensive global network.
- Singapore Airlines – Ranked second globally with the world's best first class and best cabin crew honors. Known for exceptional service and high standards in Asia.
- Cathay Pacific – Ranked third worldwide, recognized for best economy class and inflight entertainment.
- Emirates – Fourth place with strong global presence and luxury service.
- ANA All Nippon Airways – Fifth place, noted for best airport services and high staff service ratings.
Other notable top airlines include Turkish Airlines, Korean Air, Air France, Japan Airlines, and Hainan Airlines, all recognized for excellence in various categories and regions.
These rankings are based on extensive passenger surveys covering over 325 airlines worldwide, focusing on passenger satisfaction, onboard services, cabin comfort, and airline staff quality, making these airlines the standout choices for 2025.
