Skytrax has once again awarded Qatar Airways the title of the world's best airline. This marks the ninth year that the Doha-based carrier has received this accolade, surpassing competitors such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Emirates. Despite occasional scrutiny regarding SkyTrax's rankings, Qatar Airways' position as a leading airline is seldom questioned.
Founded in 1993, Qatar Airways quickly established itself with a rapidly expanding network and strategic location for transfers. Its exceptional quality has become a hallmark of Middle Eastern airlines like Emirates and Etihad, but Qatar consistently ranks at the top.
Qatar's business class offering, QSuites, is considered one of the best globally. However, the airline features nine different business class seats across its fleet, not all of which match QSuites' modernity or innovation. For instance, while some seats remain competitive, others like those on older A330s and certain Boeing 777s are less so.