bodyType

customContents

entityId

entityUuid

articlePageQuery

filter

article

articleBaseAdvertisingInfoArticle

articleListArticle

articleSeoArticle

helpersCheckIsPostiesArticle

hooksArticleAcknowledgementGateOverlayArticle

hooksTrackPageViewArticle

hooksContentInterestArticle

articleLinkingDataContent

articleSchemaContent

liveArticle

advertZone

sentiment

contentLock

topics

types

sections

moreOnThisArticles

urlAlias

commentCount

sponsorType

authorLocations

authors

paywallTypes

corrections

displaySlideShow

multimediaEmbed

printHeadline

seriesContainer

socialHeadline

headline

flag

firstTopic

glossary

flattenTypeIds

publishedDate

additionalInfoBoxes

images

image

relatedLinks

relatedNewsletters

__typename

createdDate

sponsor

factSheets

series

disableOffPlatformContent

published

updatedDate

summary

subHeadline

body

keywords

copyrighted

customTimezone

liveContents

Business Insider

Singapore Airlines has been voted 2023’s best airline, taking the prestigious title over the previous seven-time winner Qatar Airways.
Airline ranking company Skytrax releases what it calls an “independent and impartial” annual list of the top 100 airlines around the world based on data from an online traveller satisfaction survey.
It’s an aviation Super Bowl. And this year – as is usually the case – the United States was a big letdown: only one US carrier made the top 20 list.
Here’s what travellers said were the 20 best airlines according to Skytrax’s list:
20. Delta Air Lines
Last year, Delta came in at 24 on Skytrax’s prestigious list. This year, it’s the only US carrier to make the top 20 ranks.
The second-best US-based carrier – United Airlines – came in at 49th.

19. Air New Zealand
The national carrier of New Zealand climbed from last year’s 30th place into this year’s top 20. Air New Zealand flies to Asia, the Americas, several Pacific islands, and neighbouring Australia.
18. British Airways
The national carrier of Britain operates domestic and international flights to Europe, Asia, Australia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa.

17. Qantas Airways
The Australian airline’s ranking on this year’s Skytrax’s list is a disappointment from its 2022 rank of fifth place. At least it was voted the safest airline in the world this year.
The airline operates routes to New Zealand, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and South Africa.

16. Vistara
The India-based airline flies various domestic and international routes in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Its ranking in this year’s Skytrax list is an improvement from its 20th-place ranking in 2022.

15. Fiji Airways
Last year, the national carrier of the Republic of Fiji was ranked 36th in Skytrax’s top 100 list. It currently flies to various Pacific islands, Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
14. Iberia
Spain’s largest airline flies to almost 140 destinations in Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It’s a big win for the country’s national carrier. Like Air New Zealand and Fiji, Iberia didn’t make Skytrax’s top 20 list last year.
13. Etihad Airways
The national carrier of the United Arab Emirates operates routes in the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe, and North America.
12. Swiss International Air Lines
The national airline of Switzerland, also known as Swiss, flies to the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

11. Hainan Airlines
The Haikou, China-based airline, one of the country’s largest, has a network of routes in Asia, Europe, and North America.

10. Korean Air
Rounding out the top 10 list, South Korea’s flag carrier flies routes in the US, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Its cargo branch Korea Air Cargo is also one of the largest in the world.

9. EVA Air
The Taiwanese carrier – which also won Skytrax’s “world’s best premium economy class” – operates routes to Australia, Asia, North America, and Europe.

8. Cathay Pacific
The Hong Kong-based carrier operates routes throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The airline also took home Skytrax’s “world’s best in-flight entertainment” title.
7. Air France
The national airline of France operates flights from Paris to cities across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
6. Turkish Airlines
The Istanbul-based airline currently serves almost 270 routes around Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

5. Japan Airlines
The Tokyo-based carrier squeaked into this year’s top five best airlines list while also winning Skytrax’s title for “world’s best economy class”. The airline flies routes in Latin and North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
4. Emirates
The Dubai-based national carrier of the United Arab Emirates operates a robust list of routes around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

3. All Nippon Airways
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) is the country’s largest airline with over 130 domestic and international routes. The carrier also scored Skytrax’s “world’s cleanest airline” award.
2. Qatar Airways
For the first time since 2019, Qatar Airways has fallen from the top spot to second place. However, the Doha-based carrier still won additional awards with titles like “world’s best business class”.

1. Singapore Airlines
Singapore’s national carrier has been ranked the world’s best airline after coming in second place in last year’s Skytrax survey.
Singapore Airlines’ fortunes are soaring. And Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific?
This year, Singapore Airlines also came on top for categories like “world’s best first class”.
This article was first published by Business Insider


Singapore invokes fake news law against Bloomberg, 3 others over bungalow sales article

China’s industrial robot sales shrink for first time in 5 years on ‘tightening demand’

Malaysian police hunt for football hooligans after attack on Singapore fans

Malaysia’s 1MDB sues Hong-Kong headquartered Amicorp for US$1 billion for alleged fraud

Singapore

Singapore Airlines voted world’s best by travellers, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific comes No 8

A Singapore Airlines plane comes in to land at an airport in Frankfurt, Germany, earlier this year. The city state’s flag carrier took the prestigious Skytrax title this year over the previous seven-time winner Qatar Airways. Photo: AP

An Air New Zealand Boeing Dreamliner 787 prepares for takes off from Auckland Airport. New Zealand’s flag carrier placed 30th in last year’s survey. Photo: Reuters

A Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft flies through clouds after taking off from Sydney Airport. The Australian airline tumbled down the Skytrax rankings 12 places this year. Photo: Reuters

A Vistara passenger aircraft lands at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport. Last year, the Indian airline placed 20th. Photo: Reuters

An artist’s impression of a Fiji Airways 737-8 Max aircraft. Image: New Zealand Herald

Hainan Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers, connects the country to Europe, North America and the rest of Asia. Photo: Boeing

Korean Air aircraft are seen on the tarmac at Incheon International Airport. The cargo branch of South Korea’s flag carrier is one of the largest in the world. Photo: Yonhap/dpa

An EVA Airways A330-300 is seen decorated with Sanrio characters, including the world famous cat character Hello Kitty. Photo: EVA Air Handout

Cathay Pacific aircraft pictured at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline also took home Skytrax’s “world’s best in-flight entertainment” title. Photo: Jonathan Wong

A Japan Airlines passenger jet takes off past another at Tokyo International Airport. The Tokyo-based carrier won Skytrax’s title for “world’s best economy class”. Photo: AFP

An All Nippon Airways (ANA) Boeing 787 takes off from Haneda airport. Japan’s largest airline has more than 130 domestic and international routes. Photo: AFP

Singapore Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Changi Airport. The city state’s flag carrier was named No 2 in the world in last year’s Skytrax survey. Photo: Reuters

Japan cuts red tape for private jets, superyachts for smooth-sailing luxury travel

A view of Enoshima Yacht Harbour in Fujisawa, Japan. Photo: Shutterstock 

An aerial view of Niseko, Japan’s top ski destination. Photo: Shutterstock

Tourists on a yacht pass a traditional dhow serving a dinner cruise, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Photo: AP

More than 10 per cent of tourist spending in Japan comes from a tiny number of ultra-rich visitors, and the government wants to encourage more of them to visit. Photo: Shutterstock

Singapore comic enrages Malaysia with MH370 joke, ‘f*** you’ outburst at New York club

Jocelyn Chia in a still from a TikTok video of her performance at a New York comedy club. Photo: TikTok/@ComedyCellarUSA

Jocelyn Chia in a still from a video of her New York performance after she had made fun of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Photo: TikTok/@ComedyCellarUSA

Envoy says comedian Jocelyn Chia ‘not Singaporean’ as Malaysia rages at MH370 joke

Singapore’s high commissioner in Malaysia said the comments Jocelyn Chia made do not reflect the views of the city state. Photo: Kelly Ng

Malaysian police ‘to seek Interpol help’ over Singapore-born comedian Jocelyn Chia’s MH370 joke

Comedian Joselyn Chia performing in California. File photo: Getty Images

Malaysia’s police chief Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani, who says Interpol will be asked for help to locate comedian Jocelyn Chia. File photo: Facebook/Royal Malaysia Police

Explained: Asia’s aviation success stories – and its biggest flight disasters

Messages for the passengers of MH370. Photo: Reuters

News

Asia

Southeast Asia

Hong Kong

Two Japanese airlines also made the Skytrax top 20, as well as carriers from South Korea, Hainan, Taiwan, India, Australia and New Zealand
Cathay Pacific took home the gong for ‘world’s best in-flight entertainment’, while Singapore Airlines was named ‘world’s best first class’


Two Japanese airlines also made the Skytrax top 20, as well as carriers from South Korea, Hainan, Taiwan, India, Australia and New Zealand. Cathay Pacific took home the gong for ‘world’s best in-flight entertainment’.


Singapore Airlines voted world’s best by travellers, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific comes No 8

Two Japanese airlines also made the Skytrax top 20, as well as carriers from South Korea, Hainan, Taiwan, India, Australia and New Zealand Cathay Pacific took home the gong for ‘world’s best in-flight entertainment’, while Singapore Airlines was named ‘world’s best first class’

20. Delta Air Lines

Two Japanese airlines also made the Skytrax top 20, as well as carriers from South Korea, Hainan, Taiwan, India, Australia and New Zealand

Cathay Pacific took home the gong for ‘world’s best in-flight entertainment’, while Singapore Airlines was named ‘world’s best first class’