<strong>10. Virgin Australia: </strong>AirlineRatings.com has revealed the world's 'most excellent' airlines for 2020. Virgin Australia just makes it into the top 10. The Aussie carrier also snagged the Best Cabin Crew and Best Economy Class awards.
10. Virgin Australia: AirlineRatings.com has revealed the world's 'most excellent' airlines for 2020. Virgin Australia just makes it into the top 10. The Aussie carrier also snagged the Best Cabin Crew and Best Economy Class awards.
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<strong>9. Qatar Airways: </strong>Number 9 on AirlineRatings.com's list is Qatar Aiways, which was also awarded Best Catering and Best Business Class prizes.
9. Qatar Airways: Number 9 on AirlineRatings.com's list is Qatar Aiways, which was also awarded Best Catering and Best Business Class prizes.
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<strong>8. EVA Air: </strong>Taiwanese airline EVA Air is at number eight, the same spot as last year.
8. EVA Air: Taiwanese airline EVA Air is at number eight, the same spot as last year.
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<strong>7: Virgin Atlantic:</strong> Virgin Atlantic was left out of the top 10 last year, but this year the British airline flies in at number 7.
7: Virgin Atlantic: Virgin Atlantic was left out of the top 10 last year, but this year the British airline flies in at number 7.
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<strong>6. Emirates: </strong>Dubai-based Emirates is number six on the list.
6. Emirates: Dubai-based Emirates is number six on the list.
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<strong>5. Cathay Pacific</strong>: Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is number five on this year's list -- up from last year's number nine position.
5. Cathay Pacific: Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is number five on this year's list -- up from last year's number nine position.
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<strong>4. Qantas: </strong>Qantas is number four on the list. Like last year, the airline also won the Best Domestic Airline Service and Best Lounges awards.
4. Qantas: Qantas is number four on the list. Like last year, the airline also won the Best Domestic Airline Service and Best Lounges awards.
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<strong>3. All Nippon Airways:</strong> Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways is number three on the list. "The editors said that the competition for top spot was tight with Singapore Airlines, Qantas and All Nippon Airways just being pipped at the post," said Geoffrey Thomas, editor-in-chief of AirlineRatings.com.
3. All Nippon Airways: Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways is number three on the list. "The editors said that the competition for top spot was tight with Singapore Airlines, Qantas and All Nippon Airways just being pipped at the post," said Geoffrey Thomas, editor-in-chief of AirlineRatings.com.
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<strong>2. Singapore Airlines: </strong>Last year's winner Singapore Airlines is number 2 on the 2020 list.
2. Singapore Airlines: Last year's winner Singapore Airlines is number 2 on the 2020 list.
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<strong>1. Air New Zealand: </strong>Following five years at the top, last year the airline slipped down to number two. Now, Air New Zealand is back on top.
1. Air New Zealand: Following five years at the top, last year the airline slipped down to number two. Now, Air New Zealand is back on top.
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<strong>Most excellent:</strong> It's been a great year for Air New Zealand. The Kiwi carrier also won the Best Premium Economy award.
Most excellent: It's been a great year for Air New Zealand. The Kiwi carrier also won the Best Premium Economy award.
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<strong>Best First Class: </strong>Singapore Airlines took the Best First Class award for their luxury offerings, which include super swanky suites.
Best First Class: Singapore Airlines took the Best First Class award for their luxury offerings, which include super swanky suites.
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<strong>Inflight entertainment:</strong> Once again, Emirates won the award for Best Inflight Entertainment.
Inflight entertainment: Once again, Emirates won the award for Best Inflight Entertainment.
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<strong>Catering supreme</strong>: Qatar Airways picked up the Best Catering and Best Business Class awards.
Catering supreme: Qatar Airways picked up the Best Catering and Best Business Class awards.
Qatar Airways courtesy of AirlineRatings.com