An Arab company in the lead … in a new ranking of the world’s top 10 airlines

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – It has not been a good year for airlines, thanks to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the airline industry, but for one of the Middle Eastern airlines, the year has turned out much better.

Qatar Airways was ranked number one in the latest ranking of the world’s best airlines by Britain’s Skytrax, a review body that also produces a highly anticipated annual list of top airports.

The Doha-based airline’s award follows its previous victory at this year’s Airline Ratings awards.

The World’s Best Airline Awards are presented by passengers as part of a customer survey, this time from September 2019 to July 2021.

Passengers were asked about the performance and quality of more than 350 global airlines.

Singapore Airlines placed second on the Skytrax list, while All Nippon Airways of Japan placed second. Third place.

This is the sixth time that Qatar Airways has won its first Skytrax award.

This year, it also won awards for World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Seat, Best Middle East Airline, World’s Best Business Class Airshow, and Best Airline Service. business class catering.

“It is clear that Qatar Airways has maintained its high standards of innovation and service, both in normal times and during the current global pandemic,” said Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, in a earnings statement.

Emirates Airlines and Japan Airlines finished in the top five spots for Skytrax.

Flying during a pandemic

This year has been less than normal for the airline industry, with many carriers on the ground for most of the past 18 months. Skytrax has replaced its usual in-person celebration with an online ad this year.

Qatar Airways planes remained very active in the skies during the pandemic.

Commenting on the victory, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said in a statement: travelers, while continuing to innovate to ensure that we remain the airline of choice for millions of passengers around the world.

Singapore Airlines was also crowned the Second Best Airline in Asia, winning Best Cabin Crew, World’s Best First Class, World’s Best First Class Seat, and Best Economy Class Catering.

All Nippon Airways Japan was selected as the cleanest cabin in the world, the best airport service in the world, the best flight crew in Asia and the best first class lounge in Asia.

Japan Airlines was absent from the top 10 airlines on the 2019 Skytrax list, but this year it placed fifth.

Meanwhile, Lufthansa and Thai Airways ranked ninth and tenth in 2019, but have fallen on the charts this year to 13th and 23rd, respectively.

Skytrax crowned Air France with the award for the best airline in Europe, while the French national airline was also the only European airline to climb to 10th place overall.

British Airways ranked 11th on the global list, winning the award for Best Airline in the UK, Best Cabin Crew in Europe and Best In-Flight Catering in Premium Economy Class.

In the American market, Delta Airlines has crowned Best Airline in North America and won Best Premium Economy Airline Seat, Best Business Class in North America, and Best Premium Economy Class in North America.

Here are the prices of the best airlines for 2021, according to the classification Skytrax

The world’s best airlines for 2021

1. Qatar Airways
2. Singapore Airlines
3. All Nippon Airways (All of Japan)
4. Fly Emirates
5. Japan Airlines
6. Cathay Pacific Airlines
7. EVA Aviation
8. Qantas Airways
9. Hainan Airlines
10. Air France

The cleanest cabins in the world 2021

1. All Nippon Airlines
2. Singapore Airlines
3. Japan Airlines
4. Qatar Airways
5. EVA Aviation
6. Cathay Pacific Airlines
7. Asiana Airlines
8. Korean Air
9. Hainan Airlines
10. Swiss international airlines

Best Airlines by Region for 2021

Northern Europe – Finn Air

Western Europe – Air France

Eastern Europe – Aeroflot Russian Airlines

Africa – Ethiopian Airlines

Australia / Pacific – Qantas Airways

Central Asia / India – Air Astana

China – Hainan Airlines

Central America / Caribbean – Copa Airlines

South America – Latin America

North America – Delta Airlines

Asia – Singapore Airlines

Middle East – Qatar Airways

Europe – Air France

Best low-cost airline in the world 2021

1. Air Asia
2. Southwest Airlines
3. scott aviation
4. Vueling Airlines
5. Indigo Airlines
6. easyJet
7. Jetstar Airlines
8. Ryan air
9. Jetstar Asia
10. Nas airlines

The best cabin crew in the world 2021

1. Singapore Airlines
2. All Nippon Airlines
3. Thai airlines
4. Garuda indonesia
5. Japan Airlines
6. Hainan Airlines
7. Eva air
8. Asiana Airlines
9. Cathay Pacific Airlines
10. Qatar Airways

The best airplane seats of 2021

Economy Class – Japan Airlines
Premium Economy Class – Delta Airlines
Business Class – Qatar Airways
First Class – Singapore Airlines