Qatar Airways has been named as Airline of the Year 2021 by Skytrax, with Singapore Airlines ranked 2nd and ANA All Nippon Airways in 3rd place, out of more than 350 airlines.
The World’s Top 10 Airlines of 2021 by Skytrax
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
ANA All Nippon Airways
Emirates
Japan Airlines
Cathay Pacific Airways
EVA Air
Qantas Airways
Hainan Airlines
Air France
“This award is the result of the incredible work by the Qatar Airways team and I want to thank our valued passengers for their loyalty and appreciation for all we have offered during the most challenging and uncertain times, without compromising on the service and excellence that the airline is renowned for throughout the world.”
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker
Qatar Airways also received awards for the World’s Best Business Class, the World’s Best Business Class Seat, and the Best Airline in the Middle East.
Singapore Airlines ranked No 2 worldwide, wins the top accolade for the World’s Best Cabin Crew and is also honored with awards for the World’s Best First Class, the Best Airline in Asia, and the World’s Best First Class Seat.
The World’s Best Cabin Staff 2021 by Skytrax
Singapore Airlines
ANA All Nippon Airways
Thai Airways
Garuda Indonesia
Japan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
EVA Air
Asiana Airlines
Cathay Pacific Airways
Qatar Airways
ANA All Nippon Airways maintains its No 3 global ranking and repeats its earlier success by winning the World’s Best Airport Services award. Winning the 2021 award as the World’s Cleanest Airline is a particularly high-profile success during the global pandemic.
The World’s Cleanest Airline Cabins 2021
ANA All Nippon Airways
Singapore Airlines
Japan Airlines
Qatar Airways
EVA Air
Cathay Pacific Airways
Asiana Airlines
Korean Air
Hainan Airlines
Swiss International Air Lines
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) wins the 2021 award as the World’s Most Improved Airline. This is a key award that reflects an airline’s quality improvement across the entire awards program, evaluating an airline’s change in the global rating and their performance improvements in different award categories.
“As part of the airline’s SV2020 Strategy & Transformation Plan, SAUDIA has invested in new aircraft, product innovation, and service enhancements with a single purpose – to provide all of our guests with the highest level of hospitality and comfort in the skies. We are delighted that the world is noticing and recognizing our efforts.”
Saudi Arabian Airlines Director General, His Excellency Eng. Ibrahim Alomar
The World’s Most Improved Airlines 2021.
Saudi Arabian Airlines
RwandAir
JetSmart
Vistara
Vueling Airlines
Scoot
Xiamen Airlines
Flynas
Air France
Turkish Airlines
For complete airline ranking and regional award winners, please visit the Skytrax page.
