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Air New Zealand beats Qatar Airways to Become World’s Best Airline in the World

According to AirlineRatings.com, Air New Zealand has recaptured the title of finest airline in the world.

The national carrier reclaims the top spot from Qatar Airways in the 2023 awards announced by the safety and product rating website. Air NZ has now won the award for best airline seven times since 2013.

The judges consider 12 important factors, such as the fleet’s age, customer satisfaction, profitability, investment grade, product options, and employee relations.In second place, Qatar was followed by Etihad Airways, Korean Air, and Singapore Airlines. Air NZ also won best economy class, so this wasn’t their only distinction.

“We owe our success to the dedication and hard work of our 12,000 Air New Zealanders who wake each morning to connect Kiwis with each other and the world,” Foran said.“

This award belongs to them for their grit, commitment, and the exceptional service they deliver every day. It is a sign that we have got our swing back and that our relentless focus on doing the basics brilliantly and delivering our Kia Mau strategy with precision and ambition is working.”

Other category winners in the airlineRatings.com awards include Virgin Australia/Virgin Atlantic for best cabin crew and Qatar for best business class and food. Singapore Airlines received best first class.

Emirates won the awards for best in-flight entertainment and best premium economy, while Qantas won the award for best lounges. Additionally, Jetstar won the prize for the best low-cost airline in Australia and the Pacific.

Following is the list best airlines of 2023 around the world:

  1. Air New Zealand
  2. Qatar Airways
  3. Etihad Airways
  4. Korean Air
  5. Singapore Airlines
  6. QantasVirgin Australia/Virgin Atlantic
  7. EVA Air
  8. Cathay Pacific Airways
  9. Emirates
  10. Lufthansa/Swiss
  11. SASTAP Portugal
  12. All Nippon Airways
  13. Delta AirLines
  14. Air Canada
  15. British Airways
  16. Jet Blue
  17. JAL
  18. Vietnam Airlines
  19. Turkish Airlines
  20. Hawaiian
  21. KLM
  22. Alaska Airlines
  23. United Airlines

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