World's best airlines for 2018 by Skytrax
Emirates and Qatar Airways are on the list..
At number 10 is Thai Airways. This airline also won for its economy c
At number 9 is Garuda Indonesia
World's best airlines #8: China's Hainan Airlines
World's best airlines #7: Germany's Lufthansa
World's best airlines #6: Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific
World's best airlines #5: Taiwanese carrier EVA Air
World's best airlines #4: Emirates won best airline in 2016
World's best airlines #3: Japanese airline ANA All Nippon Airways
World's best airline #2: Qatar Airways
World's best airlines #1: Last year's runner-up is this year's winner
World's best cabin staff: For the fifth year, Garuda Indonesia
Best economy class airline seat: Japan Airlines
World's best economy class: Thai Airways is best for the cheaper seats
World's best airline alliance: For the third year, Star Alliance
World's best long-haul low-cost airline: Norwegian Airlines
Best first class airline lounge: If you want to lounge in luxury
World's best business class: Qatar Airlines won best business class
Best low-cost airline: Once again, AirAsia was named the best low-cost
Best Inflight Entertainment: Fourth place overall
World's best independent airport lounge: Plaza Premium
World's best first class seat: This year, Singapore Airlines premiered
Best first class onboard catering: Air France's gastronomical offering
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The top prize in what is seen as the aviation industry's equivalent of the Oscars, was one of four awards taken home by Singapore. It also claimed best first class, best airline in Asia and best first class seat.
Qatar, which held the crown in 2015, 2012 and 2011 -- as well as 2017 -- didn't leave empty handed, with the airline's Group CEO Akbar Al Baker taking to the stage to pick up award after award.
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The Doha-based carrier took home prizes for best business class, best airline in the Middle East and best business class seat.
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The top 10 world's best airlines for 2018
1. Singapore Airlines
2. Qatar Airways
3. ANA All Nippon Airways
4. Emirates
5. EVA Air
6. Cathay Pacific
7. Lufthansa
8. Hainan Airlines
9. Garuda Indonesia
10. Thai Airways
Best airlines -- by global region
Northern Europe -- Finnair
Western Europe -- Lufthansa
Eastern Europe -- Aeroflot Russian Airlines
Africa -- Ethiopian Airlines
Australia / Pacific -- Qantas Airlines
Central Asia / India -- Air Astana
China -- Hainan Airlines
Central America / Caribbean -- Copa Airlines
South America -- Avianca
North America -- Air Canada
Asia -- Singapore Airlines
Middle East -- Qatar Airways
Europe -- Lufthansa
Best low-cost airlines
Africa -- Mango
Australia & Pacific -- Jetstar Airways
Asia -- AirAsia
Central Asia / India -- Indigo
China -- West Air
South America -- Sky Airline
North America -- WestJet
Middle East -- Flynas
Europe -- Norwegian
Best airline catering
Economy -- Thai Airways
Premium economy -- Aeroflot Russian Airlines
Business -- Austrian Airlines
First class -- Air France
Best airline seats
Economy -- Japan Airlines
Premium economy -- Air New Zealand
Business -- Qatar Airways
First class -- Singapore Airlines
Best regional airlines
Africa -- Royal Air Maroc
Asia -- Bangkok Airways
South America -- Azul Brazilian Airlines
Central Asia / India -- Azerbaijan Airlines
Europe -- Aegean Airlines
Best airline lounges
First class -- Qatar Airways
Airline alliance lounge -- Star Alliance Los Angeles
Independent airport lounge -- Plaza Premium Heathrow Terminal Two
First class lounge dining -- Air France
Airline lounge spa facility -- Thai Awards
Best airlines staff service -- by global region
Africa -- South African Airways
Australia / Pacific -- Qantas Airways
Central Asia / India -- Vistara
China -- Hainan Airlines
Central America / Caribbean -- Copa Airlines
South America -- Azul Brazilian Airlines
Asia -- ANA All Nippon Airways
Middle East -- Emirates
Europe -- Austrian Airlines