<strong>The world's best airlines:</strong> AirlineRatings.com has released its annual round-up of the best airlines across the globe. At <strong>No. 1 this year is Air New Zealand.</strong>
The world's best airlines: AirlineRatings.com has released its annual round-up of the best airlines across the globe. At No. 1 this year is Air New Zealand.
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<strong>2. Qatar Airways:</strong> Last year's winner was edged out into the number two slot. Qatar Airways also won awards for Best Business Class, Best Catering and Excellence in Long Haul travel: Middle East.
2. Qatar Airways: Last year's winner was edged out into the number two slot. Qatar Airways also won awards for Best Business Class, Best Catering and Excellence in Long Haul travel: Middle East.
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<strong>3. Etihad Airways:</strong> Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is number 3 on AirlineRatings.com's 2023 list.
3. Etihad Airways: Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is number 3 on AirlineRatings.com's 2023 list.
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<strong>4. Korean Air:</strong> Korean Air is at number four and also won the award for Excellence in Long Haul Travel - North Asia. "These awards are important for passengers as they are a guide to which airlines are performing well and which airlines are innovating," AirlineRatings.com's editor-in-chief's Geoffrey Thomas told CNN Travel.
4. Korean Air: Korean Air is at number four and also won the award for Excellence in Long Haul Travel - North Asia. "These awards are important for passengers as they are a guide to which airlines are performing well and which airlines are innovating," AirlineRatings.com's editor-in-chief's Geoffrey Thomas told CNN Travel.
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<strong>5. Singapore Airlines:</strong> Singapore Airlines is number five on this year's list and also won the Best First Class award, and the Excellence in Long Haul Travel - Southeast Asia award.
5. Singapore Airlines: Singapore Airlines is number five on this year's list and also won the Best First Class award, and the Excellence in Long Haul Travel - Southeast Asia award.
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<strong>6. Qantas:</strong> Australian airline Qantas is number six on the list and also won Best Lounges.
6. Qantas: Australian airline Qantas is number six on the list and also won Best Lounges.
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<strong>7. Virgin Australia/Virgin Atlantic:</strong> Virgin Australia/Virgin Atlantic is number seven on the list and also won Best Cabin Crew.
7. Virgin Australia/Virgin Atlantic: Virgin Australia/Virgin Atlantic is number seven on the list and also won Best Cabin Crew.
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<strong>8. EVA Air: </strong>Thomas said "most airlines suffered declines in passenger approvals" this year. Number eight on AirlineRatings.com's list is EVA Air.
8. EVA Air: Thomas said "most airlines suffered declines in passenger approvals" this year. Number eight on AirlineRatings.com's list is EVA Air.
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<strong>9. Cathay Pacific:</strong> Cathay Pacific is number nine on AirlineRatings.com's list.
9. Cathay Pacific: Cathay Pacific is number nine on AirlineRatings.com's list.
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<strong>10: Emirates:</strong> Rounding out AirlineRatings.com's list is Emirates, which also won Best-In-Flight Entertainment and Best Premium Economy.
10: Emirates: Rounding out AirlineRatings.com's list is Emirates, which also won Best-In-Flight Entertainment and Best Premium Economy.
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