Often regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the aviation industry, the awards were announced in a ceremony at the Air and Space Museum at the Paris Air Show.
Singapore Airlines was voted world’s best airline, the fifth time the carrier has scooped the title in the 23-year history of the awards.
“This award is a testament to the indomitable spirit of our people, who worked tirelessly and made many sacrifices to ensure that SIA was ready for the recovery in air travel,” said Mr Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines.
“Today, as we recover from the pandemic, we are firmly committed to innovating and investing in industry-leading products and services, and ensuring that SIA continues to offer our customers a world-class travel experience.”
The seven times winner of the main award, Qatar Airways, was ranked second for 2023, with ANA All Nippon Airways in third, Emirates fourth and Japan Airlines in fifth, out of more than 325 airlines included in the survey results.
Fiji Airways, named ‘Best Airline in Australia & the Pacific’, finished above Australia’s first carrier on the list, Qantas, who came in 17th, two spots ahead of Air New Zealand. Virgin Australia came in 44th with Jetstar 69th in the top 100.
“We may not have as many resources as larger airlines, but we have the Fijian spirit of hospitality and care,” said Andre Viljoen, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Fiji Airways.
“As the national airline of Fiji, we embrace and champion these values in everything we do and this sets us apart as an airline.”
Qatar Airways took out the award for best business class, Singapore won best first class, while Kuwait Airways was crowned most improved airline. Air Canada was named most family friendly airline with AirAsia winning best low-cost carrier.
