American carriers fail to rank among world’s best airlines for 2025

Just in time for the start of this summer’s busy travel season, Skytrax has named Qatar Airways the world’s best airline at its 2025 World Airline Awards at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday.

This is the Middle Eastern carrier’s ninth win at what has been dubbed “the Oscars of the aviation industry.”

“To retain this title in a highly competitive and ever-evolving global industry reflects [our] relentless efforts across every part of the business . . . [as we] continue to set new standards in aviation .