Qatar Airways Brings Home “World’s Leading Airline” and Two More Prestigious Accolades at the World Travel Awards
The national airline of the State of Qatar receives a total of three awards: ‘World's Leading Airline”, “World's Leading Airline - Business Class” and “World's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class: Al Mourjan Business Lounge” at Hamad International Airport
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways announces its recent triumph at the esteemed World Travel Awards, where the airline was recognised with multiple accolades for its unwavering commitment to excellence and travel experience. Qatar Airways received the awards for ‘World's Leading Airline”, “World's Leading Airline - Business Class” and “World's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class: Al Mourjan Business Lounge”.
The “‘World's Leading Airline" award acknowledges Qatar Airways' dedication to passenger satisfaction. The airline consistently provides quality, comfort and service to its passengers, and ensures a seamless and enjoyable travel experience for all.
The “World's Leading Airline - Business Class” award reinforces it as the best way to travel, owing to its unparalleled quality service and luxury. The acclaimed Qsuite has won yet another title emphasising its stature as the most unforgettable way to fly.
The award for the “World's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class: Al Mourjan Business Lounge” is a crowning achievement for Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport. This sustainable lounge creates an immersive experience in a serene atmosphere; ideal for business, leisure and family travellers.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “Qatar Airways is committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence and is proud of the recognition we have received at the World Travel Awards. These accolades reinforce our dedication to delivering nothing short of exceptional services to our passengers at each touchpoint.”
World Travel Awards Founder, Graham E. Cooke, Founder, said: “Qatar Airways continues to soar to new heights, and I am delighted that both the industry and the general public have acknowledged this unrivalled excellence by voting it ‘World’s Leading Airline 2023’, ‘World’s Leading Airline - Business Class 2023’ and ‘World’s Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class 2023’. The commitment of the entire Qatar Airways team serves as an inspiration to us all.”
The World Travel Awards brings together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to celebrate notable achievements in aviation and travel. The airline remains committed to providing unmatched service, furthering innovation and sustainability, all while maintaining its position as a global leader in the industry.
About Qatar Airways
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the ‘World’s Best Airline’ title for an unprecedented ninth time at the 2025 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. Qatar Airways was previously named the World’s Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024.
The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, and has yet again received recognition for ‘World's Best Business Class’, and ‘World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge’. As the leading connector in the region, Qatar Airways has also been lauded with the ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ title for the 13 time.
Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for 11 consecutive years, as well as ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the third year in a row, as voted by Skytrax. Hamad International Airport has previously been named the ‘World’s Best Airport’ by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
Qatar Airways was the first airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA’s Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles (such as ISO 14001). As an inaugural signatory to the Buckingham Palace Declaration in March 2016, Qatar Airways became the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation.
For further information, visit www.qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile app.
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