In 2017, Taiwan’s airline was once again listed in the Airline Oscars rankings

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Which airline should you choose for international travel? SKYTRAX, known as the Oscars of the aviation industry, held its 2017 Best Airlines Awards ceremony in Paris, France. Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways took home the top prize as the World’s Best Airline 2017. The second and third spots went to Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways respectively. Taiwan’s EVA Air also made the list again, climbing from 8th place last year to 6th. China’s Hainan Airlines was selected for the first time as the top Chinese airline. Additionally, AirAsia was named the Best Low-Cost Airline.

World’s Top 20 Airlines

1. Qatar Airways
2. Singapore Airlines
3. All Nippon Airways
4. Emirates
5. Cathay Pacific
6. EVA Air
7. Lufthansa
8. Etihad Airways
9. Hainan Airlines
10. Garuda Indonesia
11. Thai Airways
12. Turkish Airlines
13. Virgin Australia
14. Swiss International Air Lines
15. Qantas
16. Japan Airlines
17. Austrian Airlines
18. Air France
19. Air New Zealand
20. Asiana Airlines

World’s Top 10 Low-Cost Airlines
 
1. AirAsia
2. Norwegian Air Shuttle
3. JetBlue Airways
4. easyJet
5. Virgin America
6. Jetstar Airways
7. AirAsiaX
8. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
9. Southwest Airlines
10. IndiGo

Other Award Winners – Best in Category

Best Cabin Service – Garuda Indonesia
Best Airport Service – All Nippon Airways
Best Cabin Cleanliness – EVA Air
Best First Class / Best First Class Seat / Best First Class Catering – Emirates
Best First Class Lounge – Qatar Airways
Best Business Class – Qatar Airways
Most Comfortable Business Class – EVA Air
Best Premium Economy – Qantas
Best Premium Economy Catering – Singapore Airlines
Best Economy Class – Thai Airways
Best Regional Airline – Bangkok Airways
Best Low-Cost Airline – AirAsia