- Qatar Airways has been named the world's best full-service airline for 2026 by AirlineRatings.com, reclaiming the top spot from Korean Air.
- The airline was lauded for its gate-to-gate Starlink Wi-Fi, thoughtful touches in economy catering and amenity kits, and spacious business-class seats.
- Full-service airlines are assessed based on criteria such as providing meals, a minimum 31-inch economy seat pitch, lie-flat business class beds, a seven-star safety rating, and robust financial standing.
- Lufthansa secured first place in the hybrid airline category, with British Airways ranking ninth.
- HK Express was awarded the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier, and Canadian carrier Porter Airlines was named the World’s Best Regional Airline.
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