'World's best airline' for 2021 revealed by Skytrax

It hasn't been a great year for airlines, thanks to Covid's impact on the aviation industry, but for one Middle East carrier it's just got a lot better. Qatar Airways has taken the top spot in the latest ranking of the world's best airlines by Skytrax, a review body that also produces a hotly anticipated annual list of best airports. The Doha-based airline latest accolade follows on the heels of its earlier win at this year's AirlineRatings.com awards. Skytrax World Airline Awards are voted for by travelers via a customer survey, which this time ran from September 2019 to July 2021. Travelers were asked about the performance and quality of more than 350 global airlines. Number two on Skytrax's list went to Singapore Airlines, while ANA All Nippon Airways came in at number three. This is Qatar Airways sixth time winning the Skytrax top prize. This year it was also awarded World's Best Business Class, World's Best Business Class Seat, Best Airline in the Middle East, World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge and Best Business Class Onboard Catering. "It is clear that Qatar Airways has maintained its high standards of innovation and service standards, both in more normal times and through the current global pandemic," said Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted. Rounding out Skytrax's top five are Emirates and Japan Airlines. Second place Singapore Airlines was also crowned Best Airline in Asia, and won for Best Cabin Crew, World's Best First Class, World's Best First Class Seat and Best Economy Class Onboard Catering. Third place ANA Al Nippon Airways was also recognized as home of the World's Cleanest Airline Cabins, World's Best Airport Services, Best Airline Staff in Asia and Best First Class Lounge in Asia.<br/>