The world’s best airlines for 2023, according to Skytrax | CNN

<strong>1. Singapore Airlines:</strong> The Singapore flag-carrier has been named Airline of the Year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023 in Paris. Click through the gallery to see the best of the rest.

1. Singapore Airlines: The Singapore flag-carrier has been named Airline of the Year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023 in Paris. Click through the gallery to see the best of the rest.

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<strong>2. Qatar Airways: </strong>Qatar Airways, seven-time winner of Airline of the Year, was in second place.

2. Qatar Airways: Qatar Airways, seven-time winner of Airline of the Year, was in second place.

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<strong>3. ANA All Nippon Airways: </strong>ANA, at No.3, was also named the World's Cleanest Airline for 2023.

3. ANA All Nippon Airways: ANA, at No.3, was also named the World's Cleanest Airline for 2023.

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<strong>4. Emirates: </strong>Emirates, at No.4, also triumphed in the World's Best Premium Economy Seat category.

4. Emirates: Emirates, at No.4, also triumphed in the World's Best Premium Economy Seat category.

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<strong>5. Japan Airlines: </strong>The No. 5 airline globally ranked No. 1 in Economy Class, winning the award for the World's Best Economy Class as well as the award for the World's Best Economy Class seat.

5. Japan Airlines: The No. 5 airline globally ranked No. 1 in Economy Class, winning the award for the World's Best Economy Class as well as the award for the World's Best Economy Class seat.

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<strong>6. Turkish Airlines: </strong>The No.6 airline was named Best Airline in Europe and its inflight food was recognized in the Best Business Class Catering and Best Economy Class Catering categories.

6. Turkish Airlines: The No.6 airline was named Best Airline in Europe and its inflight food was recognized in the Best Business Class Catering and Best Economy Class Catering categories.

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<strong>7. Air France: </strong>Air France won Best First Class Airline Lounge, Best First Class Lounge Dining, Best First Class Catering and Best Airline in Western Europe.

7. Air France: Air France won Best First Class Airline Lounge, Best First Class Lounge Dining, Best First Class Catering and Best Airline in Western Europe.

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8. Cathay Pacific: The Hong Kong airline won World's Best Inflight Entertainment for the first time.

Cathay Pacific

<strong>9. EVA Air:</strong> EVA Air also won World's Best Premium Economy Class and Best Premium Economy Class Catering.<br />

9. EVA Air: EVA Air also won World's Best Premium Economy Class and Best Premium Economy Class Catering.

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<strong>10. Korean Air: </strong>Korean Air was No. 10 in the World's Best Airline category and No. 4 in the World's Best Airport Services category.

10. Korean Air: Korean Air was No. 10 in the World's Best Airline category and No. 4 in the World's Best Airport Services category.

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<strong>11. Hainan Airlines: </strong>Hainan Airlines was named the Best Airline in China for the 12th time, as well as getting the award for Best Airline Staff in China.

11. Hainan Airlines: Hainan Airlines was named the Best Airline in China for the 12th time, as well as getting the award for Best Airline Staff in China.

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12. Swiss International Airlines: Switzerland's national airline was at No.12 in World's Best Airlines.

Swiss International Air Lines

13. Etihad Airways: UAE carrier Etihad was No. 13 in World's Best Airlines and No.8 in World's Most Family-Friendly Airlines.

Etihad Airways

14. Iberia: The No.14 Airline also won the award for Best Cabin Staff in Southern Europe.

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<strong>15. Fiji Airways:</strong> Fiji Airways also won Best Airline in Australia/Pacific and Best Airline Staff Service in Australia/Pacific.

15. Fiji Airways: Fiji Airways also won Best Airline in Australia/Pacific and Best Airline Staff Service in Australia/Pacific.

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<strong>16. Vistara: </strong>Vistara won Best Airline in India/South Asia and Best Airline Staff Service in India/South Asia.

16. Vistara: Vistara won Best Airline in India/South Asia and Best Airline Staff Service in India/South Asia.

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<strong>17. Qantas: </strong>The Australian airline was named Best Premium Economy in Australia/Pacific.

17. Qantas: The Australian airline was named Best Premium Economy in Australia/Pacific.

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<strong>18. British Airways: </strong>The UK flag-carrier won the Best Airline Staff in the UK category.

18. British Airways: The UK flag-carrier won the Best Airline Staff in the UK category.

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<strong>19. Air New Zealand: </strong>Air New Zealand was named best airline in the world by AirlineRatings.com in May, but had a lower showing here.

19. Air New Zealand: Air New Zealand was named best airline in the world by AirlineRatings.com in May, but had a lower showing here.

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<strong>20. Delta Air Lines: </strong>Delta won the award for Best Airline in North America.

20. Delta Air Lines: Delta won the award for Best Airline in North America.

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