The world’s best airlines in 2024, including new No. 1 Qatar Airways

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Singapore Airlines Instead of being the best airline in the world, Qatar Airways now tops the list, according to air transport ratings company Skytrax.

Qatar Airways said this was their eighth trip to the summit Ranking The airline ranked second last year for the first time since 2011.

Skytrax announced on Monday that Singapore Airlines is now ranked second and Emirates is third, up one spot from last year.

Asian airlines dominate the top 10, with no U.S. airline among the leaderboards. Delta Air Lines is highest-ranked U.S. airline in 21 years^Yingshi The ranking dropped one place from last year.

The award is based on a customer survey, which Skytrax said was completed by customers from more than 100 countries in the 2023-2024 edition. In addition to the top airline rankings, Skytrax also awards a range of other awards, including regional breakdowns and awards for different types of flights.

Overall winner Qatar Airways was also named the world’s best business class and best airline in the Middle East, while second-placed Singapore Airlines topped the list for the world’s best cabin crew and best first class, as well as best airline in Asia.

When it comes to budget travel, Malaysia’s AirAsia topped the list of best low-cost airlines, while Singapore’s Scoot was named the best low-cost airline for long-haul flights.

Delta Airlines North America ranks in the top ten, followed by Air Canada, United Airlines, Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Three of the top five are in Canada, with other major U.S. air travel giants ranked lower.