Singapore Airlines tops TripAdvisor’s 10 best airlines in the world

10-Apr-2018, 08:54

10 Apr 2018, 08:54

European airlines aren't flying high with passengers, it seems. In the Travelers' Choice awards for airlines, announced by TripAdvisor Monday, April 9, British low-cost carrier Jet2.com is that continent's only representative in the global top 10.

Free Malaysia Today — Travelers’ favorite carrier is Singapore Airlines, according to TripAdvisor’s global flyer reviews. (AFP Relaxnews pic)

SINGAPORE:

European airlines aren’t flying high with passengers, it seems. In the Travelers’ Choice awards for airlines, announced by TripAdvisor Monday, April 9, British low-cost carrier Jet2.com is that continent’s only representative in the global top 10.

After seeing Singapore Changi named world’s best airport back in March, the island-state’s flag carrier is now being hailed as travelers’ favorite airline in the world. Singapore Airlines takes first place in the list of world’s best airlines compiled by Tripadvisor’s algorithm, which takes into account the quantity and quality of user reviews. Singapore Airlines also wins Best First Class and Best Economy for its cabins.

Asian airlines fly high as passenger favorites in the 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards, with Japan Airlines in fourth place, ahead of Taiwanese carrier EVA Air (fifth) and Korean Air (10th).

Air New Zealand comes in second place, ahead of Emirates in third. The New Zealand carrier also wins Best Premium Economy class. The Best Business Class cabin goes to Qatar Airways.

TripAdvisor Top 10 Airlines in the World:

1. Singapore Airlines, Singapore

2. Air New Zealand, New Zealand

3. Emirates, United Arab Emirates

4. Japan Airlines, Japan

5. EVA Air, Taiwan

6. Southwest Airlines, USA

7. Jet2.com, UK

8. Qatar Airways, Qatar

9. Azul, Brazil

10. Korean Air, South Korea

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