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Malaysia Airlines Staff Named Best in Asia
Malaysia Airlines cabin crew ranks global 3rd in Skytrax Asia awards.
In brief
Malaysia Airlines cabin crew ranks global 3rd in Skytrax Asia awards. Malaysia Airlines cabin crew earned top three global ranking in Skytrax Asia awards, with airline climbing to 21st in World's Best Airline category. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Malaysia Airlines cabin crew
Malaysia Airlines cabin crew ranked among world's top three in Skytrax Asia awards.
“Malaysia Airlines has been named Best Airline Staff in Asia at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards with its cabin crew earning a place among the top three in the World’s Best Airline Cabin Crew category”
Airline climbs to 21st globally
Malaysia Airlines improved its standing to 21st in World's Best Airline category, up six places from 2025.
“The airline has also climbed six places to 21st in the World’s Best Airline category”
Strong airport services
Malaysia Airlines climbed from sixth to second in World’s Best Airport Services category.
“The airline climbed from sixth to second in the World’s Best Airport Services category”
Business class progress
Malaysia Airlines debuted at 18th in World’s Best Business Class Airlines category.
“Malaysia Airlines made its debut at 18th in the World’s Best Business Class Airlines category”
Economy class improvement
Malaysia Airlines advanced four places to 12th in World’s Best Economy Class Airlines.
“It also advanced four places to 12th in World’s Best Economy Class Airlines, up from 16th in 2025”
Cleanliness gains
Malaysia Airlines moved up to 11th in World’s Cleanest Airline category.
“It also moved up to 11th in World’s Cleanest Airline from its previous 12th spot”
Leadership statement
Malaysia Aviation Group president Captain Nasaruddin A Bakar praised team's service efforts.
“Malaysia Aviation Group president and group chief executive officer Captain Nasaruddin A Bakar said: "This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our people across the airport, onboard and behind the scenes, who come together every day to deliver Malaysian Hospitality throughout the customer journey."”
Fleet renewal plan
Malaysia Airlines plans 117 modern aircraft by 2035, with 29 new aircraft received.
“Fleet renewal remains an important part of this, with 29 new aircraft received to date and plans to build a fleet of 117 modern aircraft by 2035”
Operational performance
Malaysia Airlines maintains 91.38% on-time performance, above target.
“This is complemented by a continued focus on operational performance, with on-time performance averaging 91.38 per cent year-to-date, which is consistently above target”
What to remember
Malaysia Airlines cabin crew earned top three global ranking in Skytrax Asia awards, with airline climbing to 21st in World's Best Airline category.
