{"id":434175,"date":"2021-10-22T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=434175"},"modified":"2025-01-22T11:16:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T05:46:51","slug":"best-airlines-of-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/best-airlines-of-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Airlines Of The World: Checkout The Airlines That Will Redefine Your Flying Experience In 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the arrival of the new year, the list of the best airlines of the world 2026 is out! And Air New Zealand wins the title of \u201cAirline of the year\u201d after knocking down Singapore Airlines which won the title last year.. *Drum rolls and applause in the background<\/strong>*. <\/em><\/p>\n

This is one of the much awaited times of the year when AirlineRatings.com comes up with their annual ceremony of Airline Excellence Awards. After taking in consideration criterias like operational safety, passenger reviews, profitability, investment rating, fleet age and product offerings and seating options, seven editors of the agency decide the winner.<\/p>\n

Keeping all these factors in mind, Air New Zealand\u2019s win is not at all a surprise. According to the Airline Ratings editor-in-chief Geoffrey Thomas, the Air New Zealand scored a number one score in most of criterias of the audit. The airline wooed with its outstanding performance in respect of carriers and resources which makes it a deserving winner of the title of \u201cbest airlines for the world 2026<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n

Here Is The List Of Best Airlines Of The World 2026 & Other Categories<\/h2>\n

1. Air New Zealand (Best Premium Economy)
2. Singapore Airlines (Best First Class)
3. All Nippon Airways
4. Qantas (Best Lounges & Domestic Airline Of The Year)
5. Cathay Pacific
6. Emirates (Best In-Flight Entertainment)
7. Virgin Atlantic
8. EVA Air
9. Qatar Airways (Best Business Class & Best Catering)
10. Virgin Australia (Best Economy & Best Cabin Crew)
11. Lufthansa
12. Finnair
13. Japan Airlines
14. KLM
15. Korean Airlines
16. Hawaiian Airlines
17. British Airways
18. Alaska Airlines
19. Delta Air Lines
20. Etihad Airways<\/p>\n

The awards also declared the best low-cost airline in three regions of the world: JetBlue in the America, Wizz in Europe, AirAsia\/AirAsia X in Asia and the Pacific and Air Arabia of Middle East and Africa.<\/p>\n

Still thinking which flight will be the best to make your travel experience luxurious, comfortable and hassle-free? These are the best airlines of the world 2026 which are ready to fly and give the best of their services in their own region and if you\u2019re planning for your next international holiday<\/a>, you know which will be the best pick to nail down that tricky decision. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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