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18 June 2025

Skytrax 2025: the best airlines in the world awarded at the Paris Air Show

Official Skytrax World Airline Awards ranking revealed: over 325 airlines rated by passengers of 100 nationalities
The Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025 were unveiled on June 17 during the Paris Air Show, based on a survey involving over 325 airlines and passengers of more than 100 nationalities. Recognised as the 'Oscars of the aviation industry', the World Airline Awards began in 1999 and remain totally independent and impartial, with all costs of the customer survey and awards event covered by Skytrax's organisers. 
 
According to Skytrax, the ranking is based on the largest global survey of air passenger satisfaction, conducted from September 2024 to May 2025. The awards represent an important benchmark of internationally recognized quality and flight experience. The winning airlines stand out for their high quality perceived by passengers: from state-of-the-art cabin facilities, exclusive lounges, advanced entertainment and a worldwide network.
 
Qatar Airways has been voted Best Airline in the World at the 2025 World Airline Awards, earning the title of Airline of the Year for the ninth time.
 
 Skytrax's podium of the top 3 traditional airlines of 2025
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Photo: Copyright © Sisterscom.com / Depositphotos
1st QATAR AIRWAYS
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2nd  SINGAPORE AIRLINES
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Photo: Copyright © Cathay Pacific
3rd CATHAY PACIFIC
 
 
Qatar Airways: reconfirmed as the Best Airline in the World for the ninth time, an absolute record. It has also won awards for Best Business Class, Best Business Lounge (Al Mourjan - The Garden), Best Airline in the Middle East and has maintained its 5-Star Airline status.
 
Singapore Airlines: in second place, also awarded Best Cabin Crew and Best First Class for its luxury suites.
 
Cathay Pacific: third place in the overall standings; it also won the award for Best In-Room Entertainment and Best Economy Class.
 
Top 20 Airlines in the World for 2025
01 Qatar Airways
02 Singapore Airlines
03 Cathay Pacific Airways
04 Emirates
05 ANA All Nippon Airways
06 Turkish Airlines
07 Korean Air
08 Air France
09 Japan Airlines
10 Hainan Airlines
 
11 Swiss
12 Eva Air
13 British Airways
14 Qantas Airways
15 Lufthansa
16 Virgin Atlantic
17 Saudia
18 Starlux Airlines
19 Air Canada
20 Iberia
 

 Skytrax's podium of the top 3 Low-Cost airlines of 2025
 

In 2025, at the Skytrax World Airline Awards , the top 3 places are for AirAsia, Scoot and IndiGo , which have established themselves as the best low-cost airlines in the world thanks to an affordable but quality travel offer.

 

The Top 10 Low-Cost Airlines in the World for 2025

01 AirAsia
02 Scoot
03 Indigo
04 Eurowings
05 Vueling Airlines
06 Volotea
07 Transavia
08 Iberia Express
09 Flynas
10 easyJet

 
 

 

AirAsia took the top spot for the 16th consecutive year thanks to its operational efficiency, an extensive network in Asia and digital services that enhance the passenger experience, remaining a global benchmark in the low-cost sector.

 

Scoot, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, ranked second as the best low-cost long-haul airline, appreciated for the quality of service, comfort on intercontinental routes and integration with the premium services of the Singapore Airlines group.

 

IndiGo, third place, was awarded for its punctuality and reliability, becoming the best low-cost in India and South Asia and consolidating its role in regional and international mobility with continuous route growth.

 

Edited by the Editorial staff, Avion Tourism Magazine
Text source: Skytrax Press Office
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