In Pictures | Top 10 airlines in the world (2022)

Here we take a look at the top 10 airlines in the world according to the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

1 | Qatar Airways has been adjudged the world's best airline for the seventh consecutive year at the 2022 Skytrax World Airport Awards. Credit: Instagram/qatarairways

2 | Singapore Airlines sits in the second spot. The airline is known for its commitment to providing excellent customer service and has always set new benchmarks in providing the best experience to its passengers. Credit: AFP Photo

03| Emirates secured third place in the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Emirates’ current fleet consists of 262 planes, and the airline serves 152 destinations. Emirates was the largest international airline in 2020, carrying 15.8 million passengers when the aviation industry recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. Credit: Instagram/emirates

4 | All Nippon Airways (ANA) started their business with just two helicopters in 1952. Today the airline has grown to become Japan’s largest airline as well as one of Asia’s most important airlines, operating 82 international routes and 118 domestic routes. Credit: AFP Photo

5 | Fifth on the list is Australia’s most powerful brand, Qantas Airways. Originally known as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS), is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading long-distance airlines. Credit: Instagram/qantas

6 | Japan Airlines grabbed the sixth position. With a long history and a reputation for capturing the essence of traditional Japanese hospitality, Japan Airlines serves 95 destinations in 20 countries from four major hubs in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Okinawa. Credit: Reuters Photo

7 | Seventh place was secured by Turkish Airlines which was founded in 1933 with a modest fleet of five aircraft. The airline today flies to more than 300 destinations worldwide with a fleet of more than 300 aircrafts. Credit: Instagram/turkishairlines

8 | Headquartered in Tremblay-en-France, Air France is one of the best carriers that transform the flight journey into a truly pleasurable and rich experience. The airline has over 1,500 daily flights worldwide. Credit: AFP Photo

9 | Korean Air ranks ninth on the list and is the largest airline and flag carrier in South Korea based on fleet size, international destinations and international flights. Credit: Korean Air

10 | Switzerland’s largest air carrier Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has ranked tenth on the list. SWISS is a premium airline with one of Europe's most advanced and carbon-efficient aircraft fleets, offering direct flights from Zurich and Geneva. Credit: Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS)