SINGAPORE, 3 April 2019: Singapore Airlines was named the top airline in the world in the overall standings in TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for Airlines 2019.
Qatar Airways and EVA Air came in second and third respectively.
In terms of class of service, Singapore Airlines was also recognised as the world’s best economy carrier.
The awards also recognise the winning airlines in four distinct service classes: First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy.
Other categories include Best Low Cost Airline, Best Major Airline, Best Mid-Size Airline, Best Regional Airline and Best Regional Business Class.
“Congratulations to the 50 plus airlines worldwide that won this prestigious award, including Singapore Airlines for the second year in a row,” said TripAdvisor Flights, Cruise & Car president Bryan Saltzburg. “The airline industry continues to focus on improving the overall flying experience, and these award-winning carriers are at the forefront. Airlines worldwide recognise this Travellers’ Choice award as a huge testament to consumer recognition.”
“We are very pleased to be back-to-back winner of the Best Airline in the World accolade in these prestigious awards,” said Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong. “We wish to thank our customers for their ongoing support, as well as our staff from all around the world who go the extra mile every day to deliver the best travel experience to our customers.”
Among the global top 10, Asian carriers dominated with four airlines on the list (Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Airlines and ANA), followed by the Middle East with two airlines (Qatar Airways and Emirates).
Top 10 Airlines in the World
Recognising airlines that provide excellent service to global travellers.
1. Singapore Airlines
2. Qatar Airways
3. EVA Air
4. Emirates
5. Japan Airlines (JAL)
6. Southwest Airlines
7. Azul
8. Air New Zealand
9. Jet2.com
10. ANA (All Nippon Airways)
Class of Service Global Winners
Recognising airlines that provide excellent service in each cabin
· Best First Class: Emirates
· Best Business Class: Qatar Airways
· Best Premium Economy: Air New Zealand
· Best Economy: Singapore Airlines
Award-winning Airlines in Asia
Best Overall
Best Airline: Singapore Airlines
Best Major Airline: Singapore Airlines
Best Regional Airline: Vistara
Best Low Cost Airline: IndiGo
Class of Service
Best First Class Asia: Japan Airlines
Best Economy Asia: Singapore Airlines
Best Premium Economy: EVA Air
Best Regional Business Class: Garuda Indonesia
Best Business Class: EVA Air
For the complete list of Travellers’ Choice award-winning airlines for 2019, visit: https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/TravellersChoice-Airlines.
