Qatar Airways Claims 9th "World's Best Airline" Title as Qantas Jumps 10 Spots in 2025 Rankings

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Qatar Airways has secured the Skytrax "World's Best Airline" title for 2025, making this its 9th win in the prestigious awards' 26-year history.

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Over 22 million travelers from 100+ nationalities voted in what's often called "the Oscars of the aviation industry," ranking more than 325 airlines.

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Singapore Airlines claimed second place, along with awards for World's Best Cabin Crew and World's Best First Class.

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The biggest comeback story? Qantas jumped 10 positions from 24th to 14th place, rebounding from its lowest-ever ranking last year.

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Marketing expert Dr. Andrew Hughes attributed Qantas's recovery to a massive customer experience investment estimated at nearly $1 billion.

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Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson: "This reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering for customers and is testament to the exceptional work of our people.

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Virgin Australia also climbed in the rankings from 43rd to 34th place, while budget carrier Jetstar fell from 75th to 88th.

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AirAsia dominated the low-cost category, winning World's Best Low-Cost Airline for the 16th consecutive year since 2010.

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What do these rankings mean for your travel choices? Airlines that invest in customer experience are climbing, while those cutting corners are falling behind.

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