Overview

• Qatar Airways was named the world’s best airline for the ninth time at Skytrax’s mid-June awards during the Paris Air Show
• No U.S. carrier ranked among the top 20 global airlines, with Delta Air Lines leading American carriers at 22nd place
• Air Canada was designated the best airline in North America and U.S. carriers excelled in in-flight entertainment, led by Delta’s sixth-place finish
• The annual Skytrax survey polled travelers from over 100 nationalities between September 2024 and May 2025 across more than 325 airlines
• Top-ranked airlines hail from high-cost, small-market regions that emphasize high-touch personal service to support premium fares