The World’s Top 20 Airlines in 2022

1. Qatar Airways

2. Singapore Airlines

3. Emirates

4. ANA All Nippon Airways

5. Qantas Airways

6. Japan Airlines

7. Turkish Airlines

8. Air France

9. Korean Air

10. Swiss Int’l Air Lines

11. British Airways

12. Etihad Airways

13. China Southern

14. Hainan Airlines

15. Lufthansa

16. Cathay Pacific

17. KLM

18. EVA Air

19. Virgin Atlantic

20. Vistara

Other categories where recognition is awarded are:

• The World’s Best Cabin Staff

• The World’s Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness

• The World’s Best Independent Airport Lounges

• The World’s Best Leisure Airlines

• The World’s Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airlines

• The World Best First Class Airline

• The World’s Best Business Class Airline

• The World’s Best Premium Economy Class Airline

• The World’s Best Economy Class Airline

Qatar Airways operates direct flights to Harare from Doha, Qatar. The airline recommends making bookings well in advance “as booking early means you are likely to secure the flight you want with your preferred departure and arrival times.” Reclining seats that have extra legroom,

Last year, after two editions of virtual ceremonies due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the 2022 World Airline Awards event was held physically at the Langham Hotel in London, United Kingdom. The award ceremony is widely regarded as ‘the Oscars of the aviation industry.’

Speaking after the award presentation, Qatar Airways’ group CEO noted that the airline’s goal since inception was to take pole position in the aviation industry across the globe.

“To be named as the World’s Best Airline was always a choosing your favourite dishes from a menu of delicious cuisine made from the finest ingredients and a host of inflight entertainment options make the passenger experience memorable.

The airline has previously indicated its keenness to strengthen trade and tourism links between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and destinations on the Qatar Airways network and “steadily grow these routes to support the recovery of tourism and trade in the region.” goal when Qatar Airways was created, but to win it for the seventh time and pick up three additional awards is a testament to all the hard work of our incredible employees. Their continued dedication and drive is to ensure our passengers have the best experience possible when they fly with Qatar Airways. To win these awards in the same year that we celebrate our 25th anniversary is even more rewarding and I want to offer a sincere thanks to all our passengers who voted for us. Your support drives us to greater achievements every day, we value your loyalty and aim to create memories of a lifetime when you fly with Qatar Airways,” he said.

The carrier currently flies to more than 150 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, voted by Skytrax as the ‘World’s Best Airport’ 2022.

Qatar Airways was the largest airline that flew consistently throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with their network never falling below 30 destinations. The airline was also awarded ‘World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge and World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat, Best Business Class Onboard Catering as well as Best Airline in the Middle East.

Launched in 1999, the World Airline Awards remain independent and impartial. Airlines do not pay to be included and there are no costs involved to attend the awards event or subsequent marketing rights.

Travellers across the world vote in the airline passenger satisfaction survey to decide the award winners. The survey is provided in various languages and survey entries are screened to identify IP and user information, with all duplicate, suspect or ineligible entries deleted. More than 350 airlines are featured in the final Award results.