Top 10 best global airlines in 2024—Indian airline Vistara claims the top spot in South Asia | Trending News

World’s 10 Best Global Airlines in 2024: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts that the industry will achieve a net profit of $30.5 billion, with total revenues expected to approach $1 trillion in 2024.

Today, global airlines are redefining air travel, transforming it from a mere journey between point A and point B into a more enriching and enjoyable experience for passengers. They are innovating, evolving, and focussing on enhancing customer service, safety, and sustainability.

But beyond the metrics, the true measure of an airline’s success lies in the satisfaction of its passengers, in addition to efficiency, punctuality, onboard amenities, and commitment to sustainability.

It’s noteworthy to mention that, Qatar Airways has reclaimed the top spot, earning the coveted title of the world’s best airline in 2024, replacing Singapore Airlines, and pushing it to the second position, while Emirates secured third rank.

Interestingly, Cathay Pacific Airways has made a significant jump this year, moving from rank 8 in 2023 to rank 5 in 2024, while Swiss International Air Lines is experiencing a leap in two positions, from ranking 12 in 2023 to rank 10 in 2024, rounding up the top 10 list.

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Notably, India’s Vistara globally ranked 16th – has emerged as the best airline in India and South Asia for 2024.

The dominance of Asian and Middle Eastern carriers is evident, with seven of the top 10 spots going to airlines from these regions; while European airlines, on the other hand, managed to capture the remaining three positions, highlighting the continued strength of the aviation sector in these regions.

The Top 10 Best Airlines in the World in 2024:

Skytrax World Airline Awards recently ranked airlines based on millions of passenger reviews across various categories. Here are the world’s best airlines in 2024:

Rank 2024 Airline Name Global Hub Rank 2023
1 Qatar Airways Qatar 2
2 Singapore Airlines Singapore 1
3 Emirates UAE (Dubai) 4
4 ANA All Nippon Airways Japan 3
5 Cathay Pacific Airways Hong Kong 8
6 Japan Airlines Japan 5
7 Turkish Airlines Turkey 6
8 EVA Air Taiwan 9
9 Air France France 7
10 Swiss International Air Lines Switzerland 12

Source: World Airline Awards 2024, by Skytrax

The Top 10 Best Airlines in South Asia in 2024:

India has become the third-largest domestic airline market globally, with its capacity doubling from 7.9 million in 2014 to 15.5 million in April 2024, according to OAG data.

India’s annual growth rate of 6.9% is the highest among the top five countries, pushing Brazil and Indonesia to fourth and fifth positions, respectively, while the United States and China maintain the top two spots.

In the latest Skytrax rankings of the best airlines in South Asia for 2024, it’s notable that six out of the top ten airlines are Indian carriers.

Vistara ranks as the Best Airline in India and South Asia or 2024. (Credit: SKYTRAX) Vistara ranks as the Best Airline in India and South Asia or 2024. (Credit: SKYTRAX)

Leading the regional rankings, Vistara is positioned 16th globally, followed by IndiGo at 52nd and Air India at 90th.

Source: World Airline Awards 2024; Top 10 Airlines by Global Region 2024; by Skytrax

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