# Malaysia Airlines Staff Named Best in Asia

> Malaysia Airlines cabin crew ranks global 3rd in Skytrax Asia awards.
- Title: Malaysia Airlines Staff Named Best in Asia · Malay Mail
- Summary: Malaysia Airlines cabin crew ranks global 3rd in Skytrax Asia awards. Malaysia Airlines cabin crew earned top three global ranking in Skytrax Asia awards…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/money/2026/09/19/malaysia-airlines-staff-named-best-in-asia-cabin-crew-at-global-3rd-place/235797
- Published: 2026-09-19T21:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: malaysia airlines, skytrax, cabin crew, best airline staff, world best airline, magn, malaysian hospitality, news, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

Malaysia Airlines cabin crew earned top three global ranking in Skytrax Asia awards, with airline climbing to 21st in World's Best Airline category.