Here are the Best Airlines You Need to Watch Out for in 2023!

When it comes to planning your next adventure, your accommodation isn’t the only thing you need to keep in mind since your choice of airline matters a lot as well.  After all, what’s the use of a beautiful destination when you can’t get there in comfort and style?

That said, picking which airline to fly with is a challenging task since travelers have different priorities.

It’s a good thing that websites like Skytrax provide readers with a list of the world’s best airlines!

In the 2023 Skytrax World Airlines Awards, several carriers were recognized for being the best in multiple categories. Also, Singapore Airlines bagged the Airline of the Year Award, the fifth time the company has won the top accolade.

Singapore Airlines is recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious airlines as it provides a luxurious and exceptional flight experience for those who fly with it.

Aside from bagging the most prestigious award in the Skytrax World Airlines Awards, the airline also won the following accolades:

• Best First Class Comfort Amenities
• World's Best First Class
• World's Best First Class Seat
• Best Business Class in Asia
• Best Business Class Lounge in Asia
• Best Premium Economy Seat in Asia

In Skytrax’s 2023 list of the best airlines around the globe, Singapore Airlines was trailed by Qatar Airways, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Emirates, and Japan Airlines in terms of ranking.

Several airlines were also cited for being the best at specific categories:

Best Low-Cost Airline 

AirAsia once again won the Skytrax award for the Best Low-Cost Airline. This is the carrier’s 14th time winning, solidifying its position as the preferred choice for travelers, as it consistently offers affordable fares and flight promotions for its customers.

According to Skytrax CEO, Edward Plaisted, “AirAsia is a survey passenger favorite and has delivered a remarkable degree of consistency year-on-year since the World's Best Low-Cost Airline category was introduced to the awards programme in 2010.”

Aside from being crowned as the world’s best low-cost airline, AirAsia was also cited as Asia’s bust low-cost carrier. 

Meanwhile, these airlines were chosen as the best low-cost options in their respective regions:  

• FlySafair in Africa
• JetSmart in South America
• Sun Country Airlines in North America
• JetStar in Australia
• Volotea in Europe

Best Family-Friendly Airline

Skytrax recognized Air Canada as the best family-friendly option for flying because of its family seating policies, special check-in facilities, priority boarding, children's meals, amenities, toys, onboard entertainment, free checked luggage, and support for carrying baby items. 

Meanwhile, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic were cited as the best family-friendly airlines in the Middle East and Europe respectively.

Best Inflight Entertainment 

Skytrax cited Cathay Pacific Airways for having outstanding inflight entertainment options such as movies, TV shows, music, and games as well as Wi-Fi connectivity.

The Hong Kong-based carrier is known for providing extensive inflight entertainment services with a vast selection of movies and TV shows from around the world.. 

Best Business Class

Skytrax hailed Qatar Airways’ business class as the best one in the world. This doesn’t come as a surprise for the carrier since this is the tenth time it won the award in that particular category.

According to Skytrax’s CEO, Qatar Airways is a customer favorite because of its ability to deliver exceptional business class services including comfortable private spaces, lie-flat beds, world-class cuisine, and luxurious amenities.

Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, was chosen as the best long haul flight low-cost option due to its affordable prices. In fact, this is the third time in a row that the carrier received Skytrax's top award for this category.

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We know that our valued readers have different priorities when it comes to choosing the airlines that they fly with, so we sincerely hope that the information we provided you is useful in planning your next trip! 

Safe travels, fellow travelers!