This Airline Is Now Ranked Best in the World, According to a New Report Skytrax released its ranking of the world's best airlines for 2024.

By Emily Rella Edited by Melissa Malamut

Key Takeaways

  • Skytrax released its list of World's Best Airlines for 2024 this week.
  • For the first time, Qatar Airways has taken the top spot.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Sorry, Singapore Airlines, there's a new top airline in town.

Skytrax released its list of the World's Best Airlines for 2024 this week, and for the first time, Qatar Airways has taken the top spot.

"This is a proud Qatar Airways moment and it is my honour to share this award with my hardworking colleagues," said Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, in a statement. "This award is testimony to our relentless dedication to providing unparalleled service and innovation. We look forward to more wins in the future."

Related: The Airlines Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction: Report

Qatar Airlines flew an estimated 31.7 million passengers in 2023, bringing in revenue with a net profit of $1.026 billion in the first half of fiscal 2023/2024 — a 113.8% increase from the same time last year.

Last year's winner, Singapore Airlines, dropped to No. 2, followed by Emirates Air at No. 3.

Over 350 airlines were included worldwide, with the results determined by travelers who voted in satisfaction surveys from September 2023 to May 2024. Airlines were rated based on categories like leisure, cabin crew, business class experience, and more.

"The World Airline Awards are independent and impartial, introduced in 1999 to provide a customer satisfaction study that was truly global," Skytrax said in a release. "Travelers across the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners."

Here are the 2024 best airlines in the world, according to Skytrax.

1. Qatar Airways

Ranking in 2023: No. 2

2. Singapore Airlines

Ranking in 2023: No. 1

(Getty Images)

3. Emirates Airlines

Ranking in 2023: No. 3

4. ANA All Nippon Airways

Ranking in 2023: No. 4

5. Cathay Pacific Airways

Ranking in 2023: No. 8

(Getty Images)

6. Japan Airlines

Ranking in 2023: No. 5

7. Turkish Airlines

Ranking in 2023: No. 6

8. EVA Air

Ranking in 2023: No. 9

9. Air France

Ranking in 2023: No. 7

(Getty Images)

10. Swiss International Air Lines

Ranking in 2023: No. 12

Emily Rella

Senior News Writer

Emily Rella is a Senior News Writer at Entrepreneur.com. Previously, she was an editor at Verizon Media. Her coverage spans features, business, lifestyle, tech, entertainment, and lifestyle. She is a 2015 graduate of Boston College and a Ridgefield, CT native. Find her on Twitter at @EmilyKRella.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Business News

A Defense Startup With Billions in Contracts Launched a Recruiting Campaign Warning People Not to Work There

Anduril Industries is going viral for its "don't work at Anduril" recruiting campaign.

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.

Business News

'We're Not Effective': Starbucks CEO Tells Corporate Employees to 'Own Whether or Not This Place Grows'

After layoffs, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said in an internal meeting that the company's operations had to change.

Business News

AI Agents Can Help Businesses Be '10 Times More Productive,' According to a Nvidia VP. Here's What They Are and How Much They Cost.

In a new interview with Entrepreneur, Nvidia's Vice President of AI Software, Kari Briski, explains how AI agents will "transform" the way we work — and sooner than you think.

Business News

Meta Reportedly Keeps Lists of Ex-Employees It Won't Rehire — Including Top Performers

Two former Meta managers said they could add former employees to the lists, even those without documented performance problems.