Qatar has retained the title of World’s Best airline for a record-breaking ninth year, while Qantas is climbing the rankings.
In the rankings created by Skytrax, Qatar was also awarded World's Best Business Class, Best Airline in the Middle East, Best Business Class Airline Lounge (Al Mourjan Lounge – The Garden at Hamad International Airport) and Skytrax Five-Star Airline recognition.
“These accolades reaffirm our ambition not only to lead, but to redefine what exceptional service means in aviation,” Qatar Airways Group CEO, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said in a statement.
“Whether on the ground or in the air, we strive to deliver a seamless, elevated journey that anticipates the needs of our passengers and reflects the highest standards of quality, comfort, and innovation.”
This comes as Qatar Airways signed a deal to acquire a 25% stake in Virgin Australia and launched flights between Australia and Doha.
Virgin was also awarded Best Airline Staff Service in Australia/Pacific and Best Regional Airline in Australia/Pacific and improved its placing from 43rd to 34th.
"These awards are a testament to the dedication and care our team members demonstrate every single day,” Virgin CEO Dave Emerson said.
“We are also pleased to see our partner, Qatar Airways, named the World’s Best Airline for the ninth time, recognising the quality of its product and service on the global stage.”
However, Qantas had the most success among Australian airlines, climbing from 24th last year to 14th in 2025.
Qantas also took home many Australia and Pacific categories, including Best Airline in Australia / Pacific.
