World’s Best Airline 2026

Major US airline with a large domestic network and extensive international services across the Americas, Europe and beyond.

One of Japan's largest airlines, connecting domestic and international destinations with a strong reputation for service and operational quality.

The United Kingdom's flag carrier, serving a large global network from London with extensive European and long-haul operations.

Hong Kong's flagship airline, linking Asia with major destinations worldwide through its hub at Hong Kong International Airport.

Taiwan's flag carrier serving an extensive network across Asia as well as long-haul routes to Europe, North America and Oceania.

One of the largest US airlines, operating an extensive domestic network and long-haul services to destinations around the world.

Dubai-based global airline operating an extensive long-haul network with a strong focus on international connections and premium onboard products.

Abu Dhabi-based international airline connecting the UAE with destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and North America.

Finland's flag carrier, linking Helsinki with destinations across Europe, Asia and North America through its northern European hub.

Indonesia's flag carrier serving domestic destinations across the archipelago alongside selected international routes in Asia and beyond.

Spain's flag carrier, connecting Madrid with destinations across Europe and operating an especially strong network between Europe and Latin America.

Japan's flag carrier serving domestic and international routes with a focus on Japanese hospitality, long-haul travel and premium service.

The Netherlands' flag carrier, connecting Amsterdam with a broad network of European and intercontinental destinations.

South Korea's flagship airline, operating a broad network across Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania from its Seoul hub.

Leading airline group in Latin America, connecting major cities across South America with North America, Europe and other international markets.

Germany's largest airline and a major European network carrier serving destinations worldwide through hubs in Frankfurt and Munich.

Malaysia's flag carrier connecting Kuala Lumpur with destinations across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East.

Australia's flag carrier, operating domestic and long-haul international services and linking Australia with major destinations worldwide.

Award-winning global airline connecting Doha with destinations across six continents, known for long-haul service, premium cabins and its extensive international network.

Singapore's flag carrier, renowned for long-haul service, premium cabins and a wide international network through its Singapore hub.

Switzerland's flag carrier, operating European and long-haul services from Zurich and Geneva with a premium-focused travel experience.

Thailand's flag carrier, connecting Bangkok with major destinations across Asia, Europe and Australia through its international network.

A major global carrier based in Istanbul, serving one of the world's broadest international networks across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

Major US network airline connecting hubs across the United States with a wide range of destinations in Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.

Vietnam's flag carrier operating a broad domestic network alongside international routes across Asia, Europe and Australia.

British long-haul airline known for distinctive service and transatlantic routes connecting the UK with North America and other key destinations.