Retaining its title of World’s Best Airline Overall for 2025 is Qatar Airways, according to Skytrax’s global passenger satisfaction survey. The Doha-based carrier impresses with its award-winning service, on-board dining and entertainment.

It also has a modern aircraft fleet, with planes that are an average of just five years old, and which serve 150 global destinations. Second place is claimed by Singapore Airlines, with Cathay Pacific Airways in third. Emirates and ANA All Nippon Airways round off the top five.

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