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The world's top 5 airlines in 2022, according to Skytrax
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The world's top 5 airlines in 2022, according to Skytrax

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  • Sep 22, 2022
  • Sep 22, 2022 Updated Jan 26, 2023
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Skytrax, a UK-based airline and airport review and ranking site, conducted more than 14 million customer surveys in more than 100 countries between September 2021 to August 2022 to find out the world's current favorite airline.

1. Qatar Airways

1. Qatar Airways

This year's winner, Qatar Airways, has won the top prize a total of seven times since the awards were introduced in 1999. A Qatar Airways plane is pictured here in Malaga, Spain, on August 21.

Fabrizio Gandolfo/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images

2. Singapore Airlines

2. Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines, the world's new No. 2 carrier according to Skytrax's survey, won nine awards, including Best Cabin Staff, Best First Class, Best First Class Seat and Best First Class Catering.

AP file

3. Emirates

3. Emirates

UAE flag-carrier Emirates was in third place, and was also awarded for Best Inflight Entertainment, Best Economy Class, Best Economy Class Catering and Best Premium Economy Class Seat.

AP file

4. ANA (All Nippon Airways)

4. ANA (All Nippon Airways)

Japan's ANA (All Nippon Airways) came in at No.4 and was also named World's Cleanest Airline: no mean feat when two years of Covid-19 have meant customers are particularly mindful of hygiene and cleanliness standards. It won four more awards besides, including Best Airport Services.

AP file

5. Qantas Airways

5. Qantas Airways

Qantas is Australia's flag-carrier and No.5 on this year's Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022 list.

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