# SIA wins global airline crown, AirAsia holds low-cost title

> Singapore Airlines reclaims world's best airline title from Qatar Airways in Skytrax rankings.
- Title: SIA wins global airline crown, AirAsia holds low-cost title
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: sia, skytrax, qatar airways, airasia, low cost carrier, best airline, 2026, 24.8 million travelers, scoot, economy class, cabin crew, revenue
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/money/2026/09/19/sia-reclaims-worlds-best-airline-title-airasia-takes-low-cost-honours/235757
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-09-19T13:10:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sia, skytrax, qatar airways, airasia, low cost carrier, best airline, 2026, 24.8 million travelers, scoot, economy class, cabin crew, revenue
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.