QATAR. Qatar Airways has secured the 2024 Airline of the Year title at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, regaining the top position from last year’s winner, Singapore Airlines. The Qatar flag carrier takes the number one spot for an unprecedented eighth time.
The airline also received three other prestigious Skytrax awards, widely regarded as ‘the Oscars’ of the aviation industry: World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge and Best Airline in the Middle East. In addition, the airline was once again classed ‘5-star’ by the Skytrax ratings.
Qatar Airways also becomes the first aviation group to win Best Airline of the Year, World’s Best Airport (Hamad International Airport, for the third time) and World’s Best Airport Shopping (Qatar Duty Free, for the second consecutive year) in the same year in Skytrax history. The airport also received the Skytrax award for Best Airport in the Middle East for the tenth time this year.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: “This is a proud moment for Qatar Airways. I am honoured to share this award with my dedicated team; this award is a testimony to our relentless commitment to providing unparalleled service and innovation.
“We look forward to continuing to serve our customers with the highest level of excellence.”
Skytrax Chief Executive Officer Edward Plaisted commented: “Qatar Airways’ impressive achievement of winning the Airline of the Year title for the eighth time, alongside three additional top accolades, is a true testament to the airline’s high standards and dedication. Qatar Airways was and will continue to be customers’ favourite airline.” 
