Emirates, Dubai's leading airline, has achieved a remarkable feat once more! At the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards, hosted on 26 June at Fairmont Windsor Park, London, Emirates clinched the third spot globally, solidifying its position as one of the top three airlines in the world among the top 100. Moving up from the fourth place in 2023, in 2024, Emirates now stands proudly among the top three airlines.
From the UAE, Abu Dhabi's leading airline, Etihad Airways, ranked 19th on the list.
Among the top ten airlines, Qatar Airways claimed the top position, followed by Singapore Airlines, Emirates, ANA All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, EVA Air, Air France, and Swiss International Air Lines, completing the top 10.
Besides securing the third position, Emirates garnered an additional seven impressive accolades at the awards ceremony. Emirates received the following awards:
- World's Best Airline Inflight Entertainment
- Best First Class Airline Comfort Amenities
- Best First Class Airline in the Middle East
- Best First Class Onboard Catering in the Middle East
- Most Family Friendly Airlines in the Middle East
- Best Premium Economy Class Airline in the Middle East
- Best Premium Economy Class Onboard Catering in the Middle East.
Emirates earned these awards based on votes from thousands of business and leisure travellers across over 100 countries.