The 2024 World Airline Awards, known as the Oscars of the aviation industry, took place at the Fairmont Windsor Park near London Heathrow Airport. Qatar Airways claimed the top honour of "Airline of the Year" for the eighth time since 2011.
Singapore Airlines followed closely behind, securing the second spot, with Emirates ranking third. ANA All Nippon Airways and Cathay Pacific rounded out the top five among the over 350 airlines assessed.
The list of the World’s Top 20 Airlines for 2024 includes a diverse mix of global carriers:
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- Japan Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air
- Air France
- Swiss International Air Lines
- Korean Air
- Hainan Airlines
- British Airways
- Fiji Airways
- Iberia
- Vistara
- Virgin Atlantic
- Lufthansa
- Etihad Airways
- Saudia
Notably, Delta Air Lines was recognized separately as the best airline in North America, though no U.S. carrier made the top 20 global list.
In addition to the overall rankings, Skytrax honoured airlines across various travel classes:
- World's Best First-Class Airline: Singapore Airlines
- World's Best Business Class Airline: Qatar Airways
- World's Best Premium Economy Class Airline: Japan Airlines
- World's Best Economy Class Airline: Cathay Pacific Airways
The World Airline Awards remain distinguished for their impartiality, and Skytrax independently funds all survey costs and event expenses.
