World's Best Airlines 2024: Three GCC Airlines Among Top 10
AirlineRatings.com Reveals Top Airlines with Notable Presence from GCC Carriers
AirlineRatings.com has unveiled its annual rankings for the world's best airlines in 2024, with three Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) airlines making it into the top 10. This recognition underscores the excellence and competitive edge of airlines from the Gulf region.
Best Airlines by Class
Singapore Airlines has been awarded Best First Class, with Qatar Airways securing the Best Business Class title. Emirates won Best Premium Economy, and Air New Zealand took home the award for Best Economy Class.
Excellence in Services Recognized
Qatar Airways also received the accolade for Best Catering. Virgin Australia was recognized for having the Best Cabin Crew, and Qantas was celebrated for its superior Lounges.
Top Regional Airlines
In the long-haul travel category, AirlineRatings.com highlighted the leading airlines by region:
- Middle East: Qatar Airways
- North Asia: Korean Air
- Southeast Asia: Cathay Pacific Airways
- Australia-Pacific: Air New Zealand
- Europe: Air France
- Southern Europe: Turkish Airlines
- North America: Air Canada
- South America: Latam
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Top 25 Premium Airlines for 2024
The list of the top 25 premium airlines for 2024 features a strong showing from GCC airlines, with Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad Airways all securing spots in the top 10. Here is the full ranking:
1. Qatar Airways
2. Korean Air
3. Cathay Pacific Airways
4. Air New Zealand
5. Emirates
6. Air France/KLM
7. All Nippon Airways
8. Etihad Airways
9. Qantas
10. Virgin Australia/Atlantic
11. Vietnam Airlines
12. Singapore Airlines
13. EVA Air
14. TAP Portugal
15. Japan Airlines (JAL)
16. Finnair
17. Hawaiian Airlines
18. Alaska Airlines
19. Lufthansa/Swiss
20. Turkish Airlines
21. IGA Group (British Airways & Iberia)
22. Air Canada
23. Delta Air Lines
24. United Airlines
25. American Airlines
Top 25 Low-Cost Airlines for 2024
AirlineRatings.com also listed the top 25 low-cost airlines in alphabetical order:
- AirAsia Group
- Air Baltic
- Air Canada Rouge
- Cebu Pacific
- EasyJet
- Eurowings
- FlyDubai
- FlyNAS
- GOL
- JetBlue
- Jet2
- Jetstar Group
- Jeju Air
- Norwegian
- Peach
- Ryanair
- Scoot
- SpiceJet
- Sun Country Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- Transavia
- Vietjet
- Volotea
- Vueling
- WizzAir
These rankings highlight the strong performance of GCC airlines, particularly in the premium category, reinforcing their status as leaders in global air travel.
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