<strong>World's top 10 airlines 2019:</strong> Skytrax has revealed its picks for the best airlines of the year. At number 10 is Thai Airways. This airline also won Best Airline Staff in Asia and World's Best Airline Spa Facility.
World's top 10 airlines 2019: Skytrax has revealed its picks for the best airlines of the year. At number 10 is Thai Airways. This airline also won Best Airline Staff in Asia and World's Best Airline Spa Facility.
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<strong>World's best airlines #9: </strong>Germany's Lufthansa dropped two places to ninth spot on the list, but still won the accolade for best Airline in Europe.
World's best airlines #9: Germany's Lufthansa dropped two places to ninth spot on the list, but still won the accolade for best Airline in Europe.
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<strong>World's best airlines #8: </strong>Australia's Qantas Airways -- which has a long-running advertising campaign featuring a live koala -- was in eight place, and was also named Best Airline in Australia.
World's best airlines #8: Australia's Qantas Airways -- which has a long-running advertising campaign featuring a live koala -- was in eight place, and was also named Best Airline in Australia.
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<strong>World's best airlines #7: </strong>China's Hainan Airlines also moved up a spot this year, taking seventh place. The airline also won the awards for Best Business Class Amenities, Best Airline in China and Best Airline Staff in China.
World's best airlines #7: China's Hainan Airlines also moved up a spot this year, taking seventh place. The airline also won the awards for Best Business Class Amenities, Best Airline in China and Best Airline Staff in China.
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<strong>World's best airlines #6:</strong> Taiwanese carrier EVA Air dropped one slot in the ranking, taking sixth place. It was also awarded World's Cleanest Airline and World's Best Economy Class Catering.
World's best airlines #6: Taiwanese carrier EVA Air dropped one slot in the ranking, taking sixth place. It was also awarded World's Cleanest Airline and World's Best Economy Class Catering.
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<strong>World's best airlines #5:</strong> Emirates won best airline in 2016 -- but this year it slipped to fifth place. It also won the award for World's Best Inflight Entertainment.
World's best airlines #5: Emirates won best airline in 2016 -- but this year it slipped to fifth place. It also won the award for World's Best Inflight Entertainment.
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<strong>World's best airlines #4: </strong>Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific jumped two slots this year, making it to fourth place.
World's best airlines #4: Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific jumped two slots this year, making it to fourth place.
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<strong>World's best airlines #3: </strong>Once again,<strong> </strong>Japanese airline ANA All Nippon Airways came third in Skytrax's report. The airline also won World's Best Airport Services and World's Best Business Class Onboard Catering.
World's best airlines #3: Once again, Japanese airline ANA All Nippon Airways came third in Skytrax's report. The airline also won World's Best Airport Services and World's Best Business Class Onboard Catering.
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<strong>World's best airlines #2: </strong>Last year's winner is this year's runner-up. Singapore Airlines was in second place in 2019, but still took awards for World's Best Cabin Crew, World's Best First Class, Best Airline in Asia and World's Best First Class Seat.
World's best airlines #2: Last year's winner is this year's runner-up. Singapore Airlines was in second place in 2019, but still took awards for World's Best Cabin Crew, World's Best First Class, Best Airline in Asia and World's Best First Class Seat.
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<strong>World's best airline #1:</strong> Qatar Airways reclaimed the top slot this year, after losing out to Singapore Airlines in 2018. The airline also won World's Best Business Class, World's Best Business Class Seat and the Best Airline in the Middle East. Click on through the gallery to see more category winners.
World's best airline #1: Qatar Airways reclaimed the top slot this year, after losing out to Singapore Airlines in 2018. The airline also won World's Best Business Class, World's Best Business Class Seat and the Best Airline in the Middle East. Click on through the gallery to see more category winners.
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<strong>World's Best Low-Cost Airline:</strong> Once again, AirAsia was named the best low-cost airline. EasyJet and Norwegian rounded out the top three.
World's Best Low-Cost Airline: Once again, AirAsia was named the best low-cost airline. EasyJet and Norwegian rounded out the top three.
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<strong>World's Best Airline Alliance:</strong> For the fourth successive year, Star Alliance was named the World's Best Airline Alliance. It also won World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge.
World's Best Airline Alliance: For the fourth successive year, Star Alliance was named the World's Best Airline Alliance. It also won World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge.
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<strong>World's Best Economy Class: </strong>Japan Airlines claimed the accolade for World's Best Economy Class and World's Best Economy Class Seat.
World's Best Economy Class: Japan Airlines claimed the accolade for World's Best Economy Class and World's Best Economy Class Seat.
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<strong>World's Best Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline:</strong> For the seventh year running, Norwegian Airlines was voted the best low-cost long-haul airline in the world. Norwegian also got the gong for Best Low-Cost Airline in Northern Europe.
World's Best Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline: For the seventh year running, Norwegian Airlines was voted the best low-cost long-haul airline in the world. Norwegian also got the gong for Best Low-Cost Airline in Northern Europe.
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<strong>World's Best Independent Airport Lounge:</strong> Plaza Premium was recognized for managing lounges in 70 locations around the world. Meanwhile, Swiss International Air Lines has the World's Best First Class Lounge.
World's Best Independent Airport Lounge: Plaza Premium was recognized for managing lounges in 70 locations around the world. Meanwhile, Swiss International Air Lines has the World's Best First Class Lounge.
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<strong>World's Best First Class Onboard Catering:</strong> Air France's gastronomical offerings were rewarded with this accolade for First Class on-board catering. The French airline also took home the awards for World's Best First Class Amenities and World's Best First Class Lounge Dining.
World's Best First Class Onboard Catering: Air France's gastronomical offerings were rewarded with this accolade for First Class on-board catering. The French airline also took home the awards for World's Best First Class Amenities and World's Best First Class Lounge Dining.
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