Emirates, Etihad rank among world’s best airlines

Emirates, Etihad rank among world’s best airlines

Dubai-based Emirates and Abu Dhabi’s Etihad have been listed among the world’s best airlines for 2023, in new rankings released on Tuesday. Leading the Skytrax World Airline Awards is Singapore Airlines, followed by Qatar Airways and Japan’s All Nippon Airways. The awards were given away at the sidelines of the week-long Paris Air Show. Emirates is ranked fourth, while Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Cathay Pacific, Taiwan’s EVA Air and Korean Air wrap up the top 10. Etihad ranks 13 on the list, while Dubai’s flydubai is placed 70th, an improvement from last year’s 80th position. Sharjah’s Air Arabia comes in at 88. Saudi Arabian Airlines (23), Oman Air (27), Gulf Air (32), Kuwait Airways (42) and flynas (51) are among the regional airlines that have made the cut. Emirates also won three other accolades - World’s Best Premium Economy Seat, Most Family Friendly Airline in the Middle East, and Best Premium Economy in the Middle East. The airline was also ranked ninth in the list of ‘The World’s Best Cabin Staff in 2023’. The ‘World’s Most Family Friendly Airline’ award was introduced for the first time this year, and was won by Air Canada. “This award includes family