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Revealed: The best airport lounges in the world, including one UK winner

The results were selected via a global passenger satisfaction survey

The Independent UK · Sep 25

This airline was voted the best in the world at the Oscars of aviation

Only one UK airline made it into the top 20

The Independent UK · Sep 21

World’s best airlines 2026: Singapore Airlines tops list; where do Air India, IndiGo rank?

Singapore Airlines has been named the world’s best airline for 2026 in Skytrax’s World Airline Awards, ahead of Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific. Among Indian carriers, Air India jumped 27 places to 57th globally and topped the India and South Asia ranking, while IndiGo slipped to 61st from 39th last…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

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The world's 20 best airlines for 2026 have been announced – with only six in Europe

There were wins for Air France, Turkish Airlines and Vueling in individual categories, but Europe struggled to match the haul of awards picked up by carriers from Asia and the Middle East

Euronews · Sep 18

IndiGo named Best Low-Cost Airline in India & South Asia by Skytrax

IndiGo received the Best Low-Cost Airline award for the 16th time. The airline also won awards for best cabin crew and cleanliness. These recognitions are based on passenger surveys conducted over a year. IndiGo has flown nearly 900 million customers since its 2006 launch. The airline continues to expand its…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

The world has 10 five-star airlines – and none are European

Asian and Middle Eastern carriers have once again dominated Skytrax’s prestigious 5-star airline rankings, with no European airline earning a place among the world’s top-rated operators.

Euronews · May 15

These are the best airports in the world for dining – and four are in Europe

From Roman pizzerias at Fiumicino Airport to taxiway views in Munich, these airports take pre-flight food and drink up a notch.

Euronews · Apr 21

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Best airport in North America named in ‘Oscars of Aviation’ — and it’s not in the US

The Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 are determined by votes from more than 13 million passengers worldwide

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Revealed: The world’s best airports and airlines for 2026

The winners of both the Skytrax World Airport Awards and AirlineRatings.com’s World's Best Airline Awards have just been announced.

Euronews · Mar 19

Revealed: The global airline with the best economy seats

Carriers were judged on design, seat pitch and headrest comfort

The Independent UK · Jan 9

Best and worst airlines for long-haul flights revealed — and two US carriers come bottom of the ranking

The index has been compiled by an analysis of ratings from Skytrax, AirlineQuality, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot and consumer advocacy group Which?

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways rise in world rankings

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International have seen their rankings rise in this year's world's best airline awards.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2024

World’s best airline for 2024 named at ‘the Oscars of aviation’

High flyers with great cabin crew and cleanliness took off with awards

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Kempegowda International Airport named best regional airport in India and south Asia

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport wins Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia at 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards.

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024

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The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

World’s best airports revealed

Singapore, Doha and Tokyo all make the list

The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023

Singapore’s Changi International Airport lands title as the world’s best

Singapore's state-of-the-art Changi International Airport has reclaimed its title as the best in the world.

Bangkok Post · Feb 25, 2023

Still more work to do at THAI

Thai Airways is in the spotlight once again, but for the wrong reasons. In what has now become a viral TikTok video, a user showed how cabin crew failed to collect meal trays from a seat as a flight from Singapore to Bangkok was about to land.

Bangkok Post · Sep 27, 2022

Thai Airways wins recognition at Skytrax Awards

Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) has been named as No. 4 in the world for the best airline cabin crew and best airline staff in Asia at the Skytrax 2022 World Airline Awards.

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The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022

Revealed: These are the world’s best airlines

Qatar Airways bags number one spot

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022

For 5th Time, Flynas Wins Skytrax Award as Middle East's Best Low-Cost Airline

Flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, won the Skytrax Award as the Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East for the fifth consecutive year at a forum held in London on Friday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Skytrax Award, launched in…

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022

UK's worst airports for chance of flight delays including Manchester and Heathrow

A new study of UK airports using data from UK Civil Aviation Authority Data and Skytrax has found that Manchester Airport, Heathrow and Birmingham coming in near the bottom of the list

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