Traveling is stressful. From missed flights or last-minute cancelations to uncomfortable seats and long trips, it can be a nerve-inducing experience for many. So finding the best airline is important and can be stressful too. Luckily for you, Skytrax has released its annual list of the World's Best Airlines!

And what is the world's best airline, according to Skytrax? Singapore Airlines. Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines, said, "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. That has allowed us to emerge stronger and fitter from the pandemic as a leading international airline."

Skytrax did list 100 airlines in its list, but we're gonna stick to the Best 50!

50 Best Airlines in the World:

  1. Singapore Airlines
  2. Qatar Airways
  3. ANA All Nippon Airways
  4. Emirates
  5. Japan Airlines
  6. Turkish Airlines
  7. Air France
  8. Cathay Pacific Airways
  9. EVA Air
  10. Korean Air
  11. Hainan Airlines
  12. Swiss International Air Lines
  13. Etihad Airways
  14. Iberia
  15. Fiji Airways
  16. Vistara
  17. Qantas Airways
  18. British Airways
  19. Air New Zealand
  20. Delta Air Lines
  21. Lufthansa
  22. Virgin Atlantic
  23. Saudi Arabian Airlines
  24. Finnair
  25. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
  26. China Southern Airlines
  27. Oman Air
  28. Asiana Airlines
  29. Bangkok Airways
  30. Garuda Indonesia
  31. AirAsia
  32. Gulf Air
  33. Scoot
  34. Austrian Airlines
  35. Ethiopian Airlines
  36. Aegean Airlines
  37. Air Astana
  38. Air Canada
  39. STARLUX Airlines
  40. Thai Airways
  41. China Airlines
  42. Kuwait Airways
  43. IndiGo
  44. Vietnam Airways
  45. LATAM
  46. Virginia Australia
  47. Malaysia Airlines
  48. Azul Brazilian
  49. United Airlines
  50. Azerbaijan Airlines

Read the full list of the World's Best 100 Airlines.

Kristina Shriver
Associate Director of Our Community Now. When not writing or reading, Kristina likes to dance like no one is watching and enjoys speaking in vague movie references/quotes, which only a select few in her circle truly understand. A huge nerd, she loves attending comic book conventions (in costume, of course!) and engaging in geek-fueled conversations with anyone who is willing to listen to her ramble. She also dedicates her spare time to supporting various mental health organizations.
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