The 10 best airlines in the world in 2024, according to Skytrax

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The airport and airline ratings service Skytrax has released its latest ranking of the world’s best airlines. Based on customer surveys conducted in six languages, the roundup judges carriers in a broad array of categories that includes “cabin presence through flight,” “boarding efficiency,” and “cabin comfort & amenities.” The list has almost all the same names as last year’s, with the exception of Korean Air, which fell out of the top 10 and was replaced by a new entrant. However, none of the airlines are in the same places they were last year.

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10. Swiss International Air Lines

Last year, it was ranked no. 12.

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9. Air France

Last year, it was ranked no. 7.

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8. EVA Air

Last year, it was ranked no. 9.

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7. Turkish Airlines

Last year, it was ranked no. 6.

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6. Japan Airlines

Last year, it was ranked no. 5. This year it was also given the “World’s Best Premium Economy Class” award.

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5. Cathay Pacific Airways

Last year, it was ranked no. 8. This year it was also given the “World’s Best Economy Class” and “World’s Cleanest Airline” awards.

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4. ANA All Nippon Airways

Last year, it was ranked no. 3. This year it was also given the “World’s Best Airport Services” award.

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3. Emirates

Last year, it was ranked no. 4. This year it was also given the “World’s Best Inflight Entertainment” award.

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2. Singapore Airlines

Last year, it was ranked no. 1. This year it was also given the “World’s Best First Class” and “World’s Best Cabin Crew” awards.

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1. Qatar Airways

Last year, it was ranked no. 2. This year it was also given the “World’s Best Business Class” award.

These are the 10 best airlines in the world this year

These are the 10 best airlines in the world this year

Skytrax has a new entrant into the top decile, and none of them are in the same spot as they were last year

10. Swiss International Air Lines

10. Swiss International Air Lines

9. Air France

9. Air France

8. EVA Air

8. EVA Air

7. Turkish Airlines

7. Turkish Airlines

6. Japan Airlines

6. Japan Airlines

5. Cathay Pacific Airways

5. Cathay Pacific Airways

4. ANA All Nippon Airways

4. ANA All Nippon Airways

3. Emirates

3. Emirates

2. Singapore Airlines

2. Singapore Airlines

1. Qatar Airways

1. Qatar Airways