AirlineRatings.com has announced along with its Airline Excellence Awards its Top Twenty Five Airlines in the World for 2023.

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Heading the list are; Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Virgin Australia / Virgin Atlantic, EVA Air, Cathay Pacific Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa / Swiss, SAS, TAP Portugal, All Nippon Airways, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, British Airways, Jet Blue, JAL, Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Hawaiian, KLM, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines

To be named in the top twenty five, airlines must achieve a seven-star safety rating and demonstrate leadership in innovation for passenger comfort.

The editors of AirlineRatings.com, some of the most experienced and awarded, look for a consistent level of service, innovation, and staff engagement from each major contender.

According to AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas, “we are focused on leadership and airlines that innovate to make a real difference to the passenger experience."

"Of course right now the airline industry is under unprecedented pressure as it strives to recover from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine with significant disruptions to passengers.

Air New Zealand was ranked number 1 because of its cabin innovation of beds for economy class passengers on its new 787s, passenger service and rapid recovery from COVID disruptions.

“Air New Zealand’s commitment to excellence in all facets of its business starts at the top with outstanding governance and one of the best executive teams in aviation through to a workforce that is delivering consistently to the airline’s strategy and customer promise.”

“Like all airlines across the globe Air New Zealand has faced severe disruptions during and after the pandemic and this year huge challenges from storms and cyclones. The airline has responded well.”

“Our editorial team was impressed by the airline’s commitment to the economy passenger and on long haul offers more comfort options than any other airline,” Mr. Thomas said.

Qatar Airways, which took out Airline Of The Year in 2021 and 22, won Best Business Class and Best Catering as well as Best Airline In The Middle East.

In the third position is Etihad Airways, which took Best Environmental Airlines Award for its leadership in the 787 Greenliner program.

In the fourth spot is Korean Air, followed by Singapore Airlines and Qantas.

Singapore Airlines was also awarded Best First Class, while Qantas won Best Lounges.

Virgin Australia (below) and Virgin Atlantic were in seventh place and also won Best Cabin Crew.

Taiwan's EVA was named 8th, followed by Cathay Pacific Airways in the 9th spot and Emirates in the 10th spot. Emirates also won Best In-Flight Entertainment and Best Premium Economy, which is being installed on its A380s and later 777s.

The balance are: Lufthansa / Swiss, SAS, TAP Portugal, All Nippon Airways, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, British Airways, Jet Blue, JAL, Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Hawaiian, KLM, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.

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Our rating system is rated from one to seven stars on safety – with seven being the highest ranking. Within each airline, you will find the country of origin, airline code, booking URL and seat map information. The rating system takes into account a number of different factors related to audits from aviation’s governing bodies, lead associations, as well as the airlines, own safety data. Every airline has a safety rating breakdown so you can see exactly how they rate.

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