World's Best Airlines Of 2019

World’s Best Airlines Of 2019 Revealed At ‘Aviation Oscars’

The world’s best airlines have been announced at the 2019 World Airline Awards, with Asian airlines yet again soaring to the top. If luxury is what you’re after – we’re talking spacious legroom, friendly cabin staff and tasty meals – then you should book with an Asia-based airline.

Out of the top 10, only one European company made the list.

Qatar Airways was named the No.1 Airline at the Skytrax 2019 World Airline Awards, with Singapore Airlines ranked 2nd and ANA (All Nippon Airways) in 3rd place.

This is the fifth year in a row that Qatar Airways won the prestigious title from “the Oscars of the aviation industry”. They also scooped awards for the World’s Best Business Class, the World’s Best Business Class Seat and the Best Airline in the Middle East.

As well as the most luxurious airlines, the world’s top “low-cost” airlines were also named. All in the name of balance, you know…

The World’s Top 10 Airlines of 2019

  1. Qatar Airways
  2. Singapore Airlines
  3. ANA All Nippon Airways
  4. Cathay Pacific
  5. Emirates
  6. EVA Air
  7. Hainan Airlines
  8. Qantas Airways
  9. Lufthansa
  10. Thai Airways

The World’s Top Low-Cost Airlines 2019

  1. AirAsia
  2. easyJet
  3. Norwegian
  4. Southwest Airlines
  5. AirAsiaX
  6. Jetstar Airways
  7. WestJet
  8. Indigo
  9. Ryanair
  10. Eurowings

Considering Qatar Airways has a First Class cabin that looks like this, we can see why they’re No.1…

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If you think that’s impressive, look how incredible flying was during the 1960s…

Sarah Clayton-Lea

Co-founder of Big 7 Travel, Sarah created the company through her passion for championing the world's best food and travel experiences. Before her career in digital media, where she previously held roles such as Editor of Food&Wine Ireland, Sarah worked in the hospitality industry in Dublin and New York.

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