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 a record seventh year in a row at the ‘Oscars of Aviation’.

The carrier reigned supreme over 350 airlines at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022, with Singapore Airlines in second place and Emirates in third.

The leading UK airline is British Airways, which ranks 11th worldwide for the second year running. The number one carrier in North America, meanwhile, is Delta Air Lines, which has climbed the ranks from 30th to 24th worldwide, while Qantas is top in Australia/Pacific and moves up from eighth to fifth in the global ranking.

Qatar Airways has been named the world’s best airline for a record seventh year in a row at the ‘Oscars of Aviation’ – the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Above are the airline’s business class ‘Qsuites’ 

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

Edward Plaisted of Skytrax says that for Qatar Airways to win for the seventh time in a row is a ‘unique and remarkable achievement’.

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

It was not the only accolade that 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 in second place worldwide, and takes the gold medal for World’s Best Cabin Staff 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 as the World’s Best Airline was always a goal when Qatar Airways was created, but to win it for the seventh time and pick up three additional awards 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 experience possible when they fly with Qatar Airways.

‘To win these awards in the same year that we celebrate our 25th anniversary is even more rewarding and I want to offer a sincere thanks to all our passengers who voted for us. Your support drives us to greater achievements every day. We value your loyalty and aim to create memories of a lifetime when you fly with Qatar Airways.’

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

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

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

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

Delta Air Lines has climbed the ranks from 30th to 24th worldwide

For the first time ever, Ryanair (40th worldwide) has been named the Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe, with Vueling Airlines in second place and easyJet third.

Other notable successes at this year’s airline awards include ANA All Nippon Airways (fourth worldwide) claiming the top prize in the World’s Cleanest Airlines of 2022 category, Emirates taking the gong for the World’s Best Economy Class, Virgin Atlantic (19th worldwide) winning the award for Best Airline Premium Economy Class and Singapore Airlines receiving the gold medal for World’s Best Cabin Staff and the World’s Best First Class.

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

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

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

The winners of the Skytrax World Airline Awards are decided by a huge passenger satisfaction survey. This year over 100 customer nationalities participated in it, with the 2022 Awards based on 14.32million eligible survey entries. The online survey operated from September 2021 to August 2022.

For more information visit www.worldairlineawards.com.

Qantas is top in Australia/Pacific and moves up from eighth to fifth in the global ranking. Above is the carrier’s Premium Economy cabin