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Qatar Airways named world's best airline for ninth time by Skytrax

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Qatar Airways named world's best airline for ninth time by Skytrax
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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.

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The QSuite debuted in 2017 and stands out for its privacy doors and convertible double beds. Though other airlines have introduced comparable products since then, few surpass it decisively. Meanwhile, reverse herringbone seats on many Qatar aircraft remain competitive despite newer models entering the market.

Qatar Airways' soft product distinguishes it further. The airline is praised for its friendly flight attendants and dine-on-demand service in premium cabins. This flexibility allows passengers to eat according to their preferences and contributes to higher passenger satisfaction.

SkyTrax ranks Qatar first overall among airlines globally. It also holds high positions in specific categories: third in in-flight entertainment behind Emirates and Cathay Pacific; first in business class; second in economy after Cathay Pacific; and ninth in first class.

Qatar Airways is fully owned by the government of Qatar. The carrier's strategies align with national goals to diversify beyond fossil fuels into tourism—a sector where Qatar Airways plays a pivotal role by promoting awareness of its home country through superior service.

On January 9, 2024, an author recounted flying from Singapore to Athens via Doha with Qatar Airways in economy class on an A350-900 followed by a Boeing 777-200LR. The attentive service provided by cabin crew left a lasting impression despite limited exploration of other onboard offerings.

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