Qatar Airways named world’s best airline at the ‘Oscars of Aviation’ for the seventh year running

Qatar Airways has been named the world’s best airline for the seventh year in a row at the Oscars of Aviation.

The airline ruled over 350 airlines in the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards, with Singapore Airlines in second place and Emirates in third place.

The leading British airline is British Airways, which ranks 11th globally for the second year in a row. The number one airline in North America, meanwhile, is Delta Air Lines, which has climbed from 30th to 24th globally, while Qantas tops Australia/Pacific, rising from eighth to fifth in the global ranking.

A Qatar Airways Boeing 777. The airline picks up the gong for World’s Best Business Class, Best Business Class Airline seat and Best Business Class Lounge Dining

Edward Plaisted of Skytrax says it is a “unique and remarkable achievement” for Qatar Airways to win for the seventh time in a row.

He continues: ‘Qatar Airways was the largest airline to have flown consistently during the Covid-19 pandemic, with their network never falling below 30 destinations, and that determination has clearly been well recognized by customers with this award as Airline of the Year 2022. .”

It was not the only accolade the airline received at the prestigious awards, which took place at The Langham Hotel in London. Gongs for World’s Best Business Class, Best Business Class Airline Seat and Best Business Class Lounge Dining can also be added to the trophy cabinet.

Singapore Airlines ranks second worldwide, taking the gold medal for the world’s best cabin crew and the world’s best first class. Pictured is one of the business class seats in an Airbus A380

Pictured is a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, says: ‘To be named the world’s best airline was always a goal when Qatar Airways was founded, but to win it for the seventh time and three additional awards to receive it is a testament to all the hard work of our incredible employees.

“Their continued dedication and drive is to ensure our passengers have the best possible experience when flying with Qatar Airways.

“To win these awards in the same year as we celebrate our 25th anniversary is even more rewarding and I would like to sincerely thank all our passengers who voted for us. Your support drives us to greater achievements every day. We value your loyalty and strive to create memories of a lifetime when you fly with Qatar Airways.”

Emirates is ranked as the third best airline in the world in 2022. Pictured above is one of the dreamy private suites

The leading British airline is British Airways, which ranks 11th globally for the second year in a row. One of the airline’s A380 planes is pictured above flying over the White Cliffs of Dover

British Airways has won the Best Airline Staff Service in Europe and Best Cabin Crew in Europe awards. The first class cabin of a BA A380 is pictured above

The number one airline in North America is Delta Air Lines. Pictured is the airline’s ‘Delta One’ business class cabin

Delta Air Lines has risen from 30th to 24th worldwide

For the first time ever, Ryanair (40th worldwide) has been named Europe’s best low-cost airline, with Vueling Airlines in second place and easyJet in third place.

Other notable successes in this year’s aviation awards include ANA All Nippon Airways (fourth worldwide) claiming the top prize in the world’s cleanest airlines category of 2022, Emirates winning the gong for the world’s best Economy Class, Virgin Atlantic (19th worldwide) to win the award for Best Airline Premium Economy Class and Singapore Airlines receives the gold medal for World’s Best Cabin Staff and World’s Best First Class.

Ryanair (40th worldwide) has been named Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe for the first time ever

Ryanair surpasses second place Vueling Airlines and third place easyJet in Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe category

Turkish Airlines (seventh worldwide) earns the title of Best Airline in Europe and BA has also won Best Airline Staff Service in Europe and Best Cabin Crew in Europe.

The winners of the Skytrax World Airline Awards are determined by a large-scale passenger satisfaction survey. More than 100 customer nationalities participated this year, with the 2022 Awards based on 14.32 million eligible survey submissions. The online survey ran from September 2021 to August 2022.

For more information visit www.worldairlineawards.com.

Qantas tops Australia/Pacific, rising from eighth to fifth in the world rankings. Above is the carrier’s Premium Economy cabin