Flights: Skytrax unveiled the winners of their 2019 World Airline Awards at the Paris Air show (Image: Getty Images)
The number one best airline for 2019 was revealed to be Qatar Airways yesterday. UK-based constancy Skytrax unveiled the winners of their 2019 World Airline Awards at the Paris Air show. Not only did Qatar Airways win World’s Best Airline but it also scooped a number of other awards. It won World’s Best Business Class, the World’s Best Business Class Seat and the Best Airline in the Middle East.
Flights: Qatar Airways revealed as BEST airline in the the world in 2019 Skytrax awards
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are thrilled to be globally recognised by our customers by winning these four prestigious awards.
“Becoming the first airline to be named as ‘Airline of the Year’ for the fifth time is a landmark achievement and, combined with three other major Skytrax awards, it is a testament to the tireless efforts of the entire Qatar Airways team.
“It is a proud moment for the airline as our constant innovation and service standards set the benchmark in our industry.”
Unfortunately for Britain, no UK airlines made the list of top 10 airlines.
The only European airline to get a look in was German-owned Lufthansa which came in ninth place.
In second place came Singapore Airlines which was also awarded World’s Best Cabin Staff 2019 and came