The usual suspects are topping the list of the world’s best airlines this year.
Times are tough for the flight industry at present: Rising fuel prices, staff shortages, and political uncertainties are all taking their toll. But quality still counts, and now the world’s Best Airlines for 2022 have been named by AirlineRatings.com – a website that ranks airlines on safety and other metrics.
The airline of the year is Qatar Airways, followed by Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways and Korean Air. Here is the complete list:
Qatar Airways wins out for its innovation, product, and commitment to keeping the world’s critical long-haul air routes open during the pandemic. This has resulted in the airline posting record profits, despite losing money on many capped flights. Qatar Airways also took Best Business Class. Singapore Airlines won the prestigious Best First Class award for its Suites product and Best Lounges. Virgin Australia won Best Cabin Crew, and Emirates was awarded Best Inflight Entertainment.
New award categories were added this year, and the winners are Etihad Airways for Best Environmental Airline, Korean Air for Best Cargo Airline, and Vietjet, which won Best Value Airline.
The »Airline Excellence Awards« are compiled by global editors with industry experience using an objective, value-based methodology. The criteria include safety and product ratings, passenger reviews, fleet age, profitability, and environmental commitment.
