AirlineRatings.com released their 2021 list of top airlines on the planet this week, with Qatar Airways in the No. 1 spot.
“Commitment to keep the world’s air routes open during COVID-19, innovation, new products, and world-renowned inflight service,” were qualities that landed Qatar Airways at the top of the list, said Airline Ratings.
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The airline is a state-owned transportation company based in Doha, Qatar and run by Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker. In the past, Qatar Airways has received other awards from Airline Ratings.
“Airline Ratings Excellence Awards are aptly named, for, at every touchpoint, excellence is the goal at Qatar Airways led by its inspirational Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker,” Geoffrey Thomas, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Airline Ratings.
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According to Airline Ratings, Qatar Airways was the first airline to complete the International Air Transport Association’s operational safety audit, as well as other COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols.
“Over the past 16 months, we have witnessed some of the darkest days ever seen by the aviation industry,” said Al Baker. “Yet, when so many other airlines stopped flying, Qatar Airways continued to operate and stand by our passengers.”
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So, did your favorite airline make the Airline Ratings list? Including Qatar Airways, here are the top 20 airlines of 2021:
1. Qatar Airways
2. Air New Zealand
3. Singapore Airlines
4. Qantas
5. Emirates
6. Cathay Pacific Airways
7. Virgin Atlantic
8. United Airlines
9. EVA Air
10. British Airways
11. Lufthansa
12. ANA
13. Finnair
14. Japan Air Lines
15. KLM
16. Hawaiian Airlines
17. Alaska Airlines
18. Virgin Australia
19. Delta Air Lines
20. Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways jumped ahead of 2020 winner Air New Zealand this year, said CNN. To be part of Airline Ratings top 20, airlines must achieve a seven-star safety rating from the outlet and “demonstrate leadership in innovation for passenger comfort.”
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