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SIA wins global airline crown, AirAsia holds low-cost title
Singapore Airlines reclaims world's best airline title from Qatar Airways in Skytrax rankings.
In brief
Singapore Airlines reclaims world's best airline title from Qatar Airways in Skytrax rankings. Singapore Airlines won the world's best airline award for the sixth time, while AirAsia kept its record 17th consecutive year as best low-cost carrier. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
SIA reclaims world's best airline title
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named the world's best airline in the latest Skytrax rankings, reclaiming the title from Qatar Airways.
“SIA takes the crown in the 2026 Skyrax World Airline Awards, displacing Qatar Airways, which won in 2025.”
AirAsia holds low-cost title for 17th year
AirAsia maintained its position as the world's best low-cost carrier for the 17th consecutive year.
“AirAsia was named world’s best low-cost airline by Skytrax for a record 17th consecutive year in 2026.”
SIA's sixth win in awards history
This marks SIA's sixth win in the history of the World Airline Awards, with its previous victory coming in 2023.
“The win is SIA's sixth in the history of the World Airline Awards, with its previous victory coming in 2023.”
SIA finished second in 2025
The Singapore carrier finished second behind Qatar Airways in 2025.
“The Singapore carrier finished second behind Qatar Airways in 2025.”
24.8 million travelers surveyed
The rankings were based on a survey of over 24.8 million travelers from various nationalities.
“The rankings were based on a survey of over 24.8 million travelers from various nationalities.”
SIA's record revenue
SIA Group recorded its highest-ever revenue of S$20.5 billion (RM64.6 billion) in the 2025/26 financial year.
“SIA Group recorded its highest-ever revenue of S$20.5 billion (RM64.6 billion) in the 2025/26 financial year”
SIA and Scoot carry record passengers
SIA and Scoot carried a record 42.2 million passengers between April 2025 and March 2026.
“SIA and Scoot carried a record 42.2 million passengers between April 2025 and March 2026.”
New seats delayed to 2027
The carrier is also preparing to introduce new first- and business-class seats on its Airbus A350-900 fleet, although the rollout has been delayed to the first quarter of 2027.
“The carrier is also preparing to introduce new first- and business-class seats on its Airbus A350-900 fleet, although the rollout has been delayed to the first quarter of 2027.”
The big picture
Singapore Airlines won the world's best airline award for the sixth time, while AirAsia kept its record 17th consecutive year as best low-cost carrier.
