Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates compete fiercely, with Korean Air crowned the best airline of 2025.
For the first time in years, Qatar Airways has lost its title as the world’s best airline.
In 2025, Korean Air claimed the prestigious position of Airline of the Year, recognized for its exceptional focus on economy class comfort and spacious legroom.
AirlineRatings.com announced Korean Air as the top winner in its 2025 World’s Best Airlines Awards, released on February 8th.
The ratings platform highlighted Korean Air’s economy class as the most spacious in the industry, a rare feat in today’s airline landscape.
Additionally, Korean Air earned praise for its generous meal portions and enhanced in-flight entertainment, elevating the overall passenger experience.
According to the airline’s CEO, passenger feedback consistently emphasizes the importance of adequate space in economy class, a critical factor in this year’s selection process.
Qatar Airways secured the second spot, followed by Air New Zealand in third.
Here are the top 10 Full-Service Airlines for 2025:
Korean Air
Qatar Airways
Air New Zealand
Cathay Pacific
Singapore Airlines
Emirates
Japan Airlines
Qantas
Etihad Airways
Turkish Airlines
