The world’s 10 best airlines of 2023: from Emirates vs Qatar Airways to Japan’s rivals JAL and ANA – how does Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific score against Singapore Airlines on Skytrax’s annual awards?

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Emirates

Fun fact: Emirates’ A380 business class features a bar, where guests can sit at the counter or next to the window while savouring a freshly made cocktail. Just like the movies!

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Qatar Airways

Based in Doha, Qatar Airways landed a spot as the second best airline in the world this year – falling from No 1 for the first time since 2019. The airline is renowned for its exceptional in-flight services, particularly its top-ranked business class. With an extensive network of over 150 destinations, stretching as far as Australia and North America, Qatar Airways has garnered a loyal following among passengers.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific, the home-grown airline of Hong Kong, has established itself among the most popular airlines around. As a founding member of the OneWorld Global Alliance, the airline operates both passenger and cargo services, connecting to over 200 destinations worldwide. Cathay Pacific also takes pride in its in-flight entertainment, which has garnered recognition from Skytrax as the world’s best.

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Singapore Airlines

Fun fact: Singapore Airlines operates the longest scheduled flight in the world, three times a week between Singapore and New York.

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Tokyo-based Japan Airlines (JAL), founded more than 70 years ago, secures a top spot in Skytrax’s rankings. With four major hubs, across Tokyo and Osaka, and a wide range of destinations across the globe, the airline is known for its service and safety record. This year it also bagged the title of world’s best economy class.

Tokyo-based Japan Airlines (JAL), founded more than 70 years ago, secures a top spot in Skytrax’s rankings. With four major hubs, across Tokyo and Osaka, and a wide range of destinations across the globe, the airline is known for its service and safety record. This year it also bagged the title of world’s best economy class.

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Air France

Launched in 1933, Air France merged with KLM in 2004 to become one of Europe’s leading airlines thanks to its service and network of flights. With 1,500 daily departures, the carrier takes passengers from Paris to destinations across Asia, Africa and the Americas.

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Boasting that, “We fly to more countries than any other airline in the world” – 129 in 2019 – Turkish Airlines reaches around 340 individual destinations across the globe. The Istanbul-based company was founded in 1933 and is a member of Star Alliance.

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Tokyo-based Japan Airlines (JAL), founded more than 70 years ago, secures a top spot in Skytrax’s rankings. With four major hubs, across Tokyo and Osaka, and a wide range of destinations across the globe, the airline is known for its service and safety record. This year it also bagged the title of world’s best economy class.

Tokyo-based Japan Airlines (JAL), founded more than 70 years ago, secures a top spot in Skytrax’s rankings. With four major hubs, across Tokyo and Osaka, and a wide range of destinations across the globe, the airline is known for its service and safety record. This year it also bagged the title of world’s best economy class.