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World's top 10 airlines 2019: Skytrax has revealed its picks for the best airlines of the year. At number 10 is Thai Airways. This airline also won Best Airline Staff in Asia and World's Best Airline Spa Facility.
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World's best airlines #9: Germany's Lufthansa dropped two places to ninth spot on the list, but still won the accolade for best Airline in Europe.
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World's best airlines #8: Australia's Qantas Airways -- which has a long-running advertising campaign featuring a live koala -- was in eight place, and was also named Best Airline in Australia.
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World's best airlines #7: China's Hainan Airlines also moved up a spot this year, taking seventh place. The airline also won the awards for Best Business Class Amenities, Best Airline in China and Best Airline Staff in China.
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World's best airlines #6: Taiwanese carrier EVA Air dropped one slot in the ranking, taking sixth place. It was also awarded World's Cleanest Airline and World's Best Economy Class Catering.
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World's best airlines #5: Emirates won best airline in 2016 -- but this year it slipped to fifth place. It also won the award for World's Best Inflight Entertainment.
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World's best airlines #4: Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific jumped two slots this year, making it to fourth place.
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World's best airlines #3: Once again, Japanese airline ANA All Nippon Airways came third in Skytrax's report. The airline also won World's Best Airport Services and World's Best Business Class Onboard Catering.
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World's best airlines #2: Last year's winner is this year's runner-up. Singapore Airlines was in second place in 2019, but still took awards for World's Best Cabin Crew, World's Best First Class, Best Airline in Asia and World's Best First Class Seat.
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World's best airline #1: Qatar Airways reclaimed the top slot this year, after losing out to Singapore Airlines in 2018. The airline also won World's Best Business Class, World's Best Business Class Seat and the Best Airline in the Middle East. Click on through the gallery to see more category winners.
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World's Best Low-Cost Airline: Once again, AirAsia was named the best low-cost airline. EasyJet and Norwegian rounded out the top three.
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World's Best Airline Alliance: For the fourth successive year, Star Alliance was named the World's Best Airline Alliance. It also won World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge.
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World's Best Economy Class: Japan Airlines claimed the accolade for World's Best Economy Class and World's Best Economy Class Seat.
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World's Best Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline: For the seventh year running, Norwegian Airlines was voted the best low-cost long-haul airline in the world. Norwegian also got the gong for Best Low-Cost Airline in Northern Europe.
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World's Best Independent Airport Lounge: Plaza Premium was recognized for managing lounges in 70 locations around the world. Meanwhile, Swiss International Air Lines has the World's Best First Class Lounge.
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World's Best First Class Onboard Catering: Air France's gastronomical offerings were rewarded with this accolade for First Class on-board catering. The French airline also took home the awards for World's Best First Class Amenities and World's Best First Class Lounge Dining.
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The results are in – Qatar Airways is back on top with flying colors, nabbing the top spot at the 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

Last year, the Gulf carrier was pipped to the post by Singapore Airlines, but now Qatar Airways is celebrating its fifth time grabbing the prestigious accolade – having previously won in 2017, 2015, 2012 and 2011.

Qatar Airways also won World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Seat and Best Airline in the Middle East.

Singapore Airlines – the carrier known for running the world’s longest flight – took second place but also won key awards including World’s Best Cabin Crew, World’s Best First Class, Best Airline in Asia and World’s Best First Class Seat.

In the world of budget air travel, AirAsia won World’s Best Low-Cost Airline and Japan Airlines won World’s Best Economy Class and Economy Class Seat.

“It is a proud moment for the airline as our constant innovation and service standards set the benchmark in our industry,” says Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker.

The Skytrax awards are seen as among the most prestigious in the business – they’re voted for by consumers.

Airline executives celebrated at a ceremony held at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France.

Big winners

The top 10 is a familiar who’s-who of the aviation world – with no big shake-ups.

Qantas Airways nabbed number 8 on the list, after failing to make the top 10 in 2019.

Lufthansa is still the only European airline able to break the top 10.

British Airways, which failed to win any accolade in 2018, this year won Best Airline Staff in Europe, Best Airline Staff in the United Kingdom and Most Improved Airline in Europe.

These are the world's best airports for 2019

Last year, US carriers failed to win any of the global awards – but this year, United Airlines won World’s Best Business Class Lounge.

The Best Airline in North America is still Air Canada – which also scooped the prize for World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining.

Air France continues its reputation for haute cuisine in the sky with its win for World’s Best First Class Onboard Catering, while if you’re flying economy you’ll apparently find the best food on board an EVA Air flight.

Best inflight entertainment went to Emirates and EVA Air also topped the ranking of the World’s Cleanest Airlines.

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Qatar Airways was named the World's Best Airline for the fifth time.

World’s Best Airlines for 2019

1. Qatar Airways

2. Singapore Airlines

3. ANA All Nippon Airways

4. Cathay Pacific

5. Emirates

6. EVA Air

7. Hainan Airlines

8. Qantas Airways

9. Lufthansa

10. Thai Airways

World’s Cleanest Airlines for 2019

1. EVA Air

2. Japan Airlines

3. ANA All Nippon Airways

4. Singapore Airlines

5. Asiana Airlines

6. Hainan Airlines

7. Swiss International Air Lines

8. Cathay Pacific

9. Qatar Airways

10. Lufthansa

Best Airlines – by Global Region

Northern Europe – Finnair

Western Europe – Lufthansa

Eastern Europe – Aeroflot Russian Airlines

Africa – Ethiopian Airlines

Australia / Pacific – Qantas Airlines

Central Asia / India – Air Astana

China – Hainan Airlines

Central America / Caribbean – Copa Airlines

South America – LATAM

North America – Air Canada

Asia – Singapore Airlines

Middle East – Qatar Airways

Europe – Lufthansa

Best Low-Cost Airlines

Africa – Fastjet

Australia & Pacific – Jetstar Airways

Asia – AirAsia

Central Asia / India – IndiGo

China – West Air

South America – Sky Airline

Southwest Airlines – WestJet

Middle East – Flynas

Europe – EasyJet

Best Airline Catering

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Air France impressed with its haute cuisine.

Economy – EVA Air

Premium Economy – Austrian Airlines

Business – ANA All Nippon Airways

First Class – Air France

Best Airline Seats

Economy – Japan Airlines

Premium economy – Virgin Atlantic

Business – Qatar Airways

First class – Singapore Airlines

Best Regional Airlines

World’s Best Regional Airline – Bangkok Airways

Africa – Royal Air Maroc

Asia – Bangkok Airways

South America – Azul Brazilian Airlines

North America – JetBlue Airways

Central Asia / India – Azerbaijan Airlines

Best Airline Lounges

First class – Swiss International Airlines

Business Class Lounge – United Airlines

Airline alliance lounge – Star Alliance Los Angeles

Independent airport lounge – Plaza Premium Heathrow Terminal Two

First class lounge dining – Air France

Best Airlines Staff Service – by Global Region

Africa – South African Airways

Australia / Pacific – Fiji Airways

Central Asia / India – Vistara

China – Hainan Airlines

Central America / Caribbean – Copa Airlines

South America – Azul Brazilian Airlines

North America – Delta Air Lines

Asia – Thai Airways

Middle East – Flynas

Europe – British Airways