June 18, 2025 – Qatar Airways has once again soared to the top, securing the coveted title of “World’s Best Airline” for an unprecedented ninth time at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025. The announcement was made during the Paris Air Show, celebrating excellence in the global aviation industry.
While Qatar Airways maintained its dominant position, Singapore Airlines, a five-time former winner, secured the second spot overall. Notably, Singapore Airlines clinched the award for the “World’s Best Cabin Crew” this year, recognized for its exceptional in-flight service.
In other significant categories, AirAsia was named the “Best Low-Cost Airline of 2025,” highlighting its strong performance in the budget travel sector. Bangkok Airways received accolades as the “Best Regional Airline,” while EVA Air was recognized as the “Cleanest Airline in the World,” a crucial commendation in today’s travel landscape. Qatar Airways also featured prominently in this category, ranking fourth.
The awards provide a comprehensive look at the leading players in global aviation, acknowledging carriers that consistently deliver outstanding passenger experiences across various aspects of air travel.
Top 20 Airlines in the World for 2025
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Emirates
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Korean Air
- Air France
- Japan Airlines
- Hainan Airlines
- Swiss International Airlines
- EVA Air
- British Airways
- Qantas Airways
- Lufthansa
- Virgin Atlantic
- Saudi Arabian Airlines
- Starlux Airlines
- Air Canada
- Iberia
Best Cabin Crew of 2025
- Singapore Airlines
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- Garuda Indonesia
- EVA Air
- Hainan Airlines
- Japan Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines
- Starlux Airlines
- Korean Air
Best Low-Cost Airlines of 2025
- AirAsia
- Scoot
- IndiGo
- Eurowings
- Vueling Airlines
- Volotea
- Transavia
- Iberia Express
- Flyadeal
- EasyJet
Best Regional Airlines of 2025
- Bangkok Airways
- Virgin Australia
- Porter Airlines
- Aegean Airlines
- Azerbaijan Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- Alaska Airlines
- Hong Kong Airlines
- RwandAir
- Royal Air Maroc
Cleanest Airlines of 2025
- EVA Air
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Hainan Airlines
- Starlux Airlines
- Japan Airlines
- Korean Air
- China Southern
