The site AirlineQuality.com has released the list of best international airlines in the world that are based on 38 individual aspects including airline service, staff service and cleanliness, food. Here are top five best international airlines which have recently been announced at the annual World Airline Awards in Paris.
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is named the nest airline in the world in 2011. The airline has been voted in the eighth place of the rankings eight years ago and awarded the best airline in the Middle East and the best first-class airline lounge. Qatar Airways has over 100 international destinations in six continents. Named the fastest growing airlines, the airline has recently purchased six 777 Boeing jets worth $ 1.7 billion. The airline was founded in 1994 with youngest fleet of aircrafts in the world.
Fleet Size: 97
Hub: Doha, Qatar
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines, who was named last year’s title for the world’s best airline, places the third position in the ranking this year. The airline was founded in 1988 in Seoul and given five-star status by Skytrax. Asiana Airlines offers passengers with unique services especially for disabled passengers.
Asiana Airlines
Cathay Pacific Airways
Founded in 1946 by American Roy C Farrell and Australian Sydney H. de Kantzow, Cathay Pacific is now well-known as the largest international cargo airline and the third profitable airline in terms of net profit.
Cathay Pacific Airways
Singapore Airlines
Singapore airline has always been on the top of any global airline ranking. The airline was founded in 1972 and the first one to provide free meals, free headsets, drinks in economy class and even satellite-based in-flight telephones in the cabins. Thanks to market capitalization at $ 14 billion, Singapore Airlines is named the world’s second largest airline.
Singapore Airlines first class
Thai Airways
Thai Airways, which is partly owned by the government, was voted as the world’s best airline in 2006. The international carrier is famous for its friendly cabin staff for years.
Thai Airways
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