{"id":1937124,"date":"2026-05-15T13:08:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1937124"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:08:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:08:19","slug":"the-world-has-10-five-star-airlines-and-none-are-european","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1937124","title":{"rendered":"The world has 10 five-star airlines \u2013 and none are European"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/76\/01\/37\/1200x675_cmsv2_99b8d7a0-4fa2-5472-b5b3-4b6834b7752b-9760137.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2892220-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2892220\" data-cid=\"9751657\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2892220-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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five-star airlines \u2013 and none are European<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/76\/01\/37\/1536x864_cmsv2_99b8d7a0-4fa2-5472-b5b3-4b6834b7752b-9760137.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"All Nippon Airways was among the top 10 5-star airlines \"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              All Nippon Airways was among the top 10 5-star airlines<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__credit\">David Syphers\/Unsplash<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-copyright c-article-image-copyright--novideo\">\n      Copyright\u00a0David Syphers\/Unsplash\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__body u-article-content\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__contributors-publication-date\">\n<div class=\"c-article-contributors\">\n  By&amp;nbspSaskia O&#8217;Donoghue\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-publication-date\" data-timestamp=\"1778850499\">\n         Published on<br \/>\n            <time datetime=\"2026-05-15 15:08:19 +02:00\">15\/05\/2026 &#8211; 15:08 GMT+2<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-partage-commentaire-share\"><span>Share<\/span><\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div 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loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"c-article-summary\">\n        Asian and Middle Eastern carriers have once again dominated Skytrax\u2019s prestigious 5-star airline rankings, with no European airline earning a place among the world\u2019s top-rated operators.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--travel js-article-content\">\n<p>A prestigious global airline ranking has been released, and no European airlines have achieved the highest rating. <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Each year since 1999, Skytrax, an international air transport rating organisation based in London, has awarded five-star ratings to just a handful of operators.<\/p>\n<p>This year, the top ten is made up of exclusively Asian and Middle Eastern airlines with no European carriers in sight. <\/p>\n<h3>How does an airline achieve a five-star rating?<\/h3>\n<p>Recognised as a top evaluation system grading airlines on quality, Skytrax\u2019s five-star Airline Rating puts operators through rigorous tests to see if they\u2019re entitled to the top ranking.<\/p>\n<p>The body shies away from evaluating customer reviews, which, it says, \u201ccannot provide a consistent, unified global quality rating system for the airline industry\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, it looks at each airline\u2019s front-line quality standards across product and service, which covers both the onboard and airport environments.<\/p>\n<p>That ranges from staff service to product standards, as well as the consistency of an airline\u2019s fleet and the ground and onboard offerings.<\/p>\n<p>A five-star rating doesn\u2019t require each category to be given top marks on Skytrax\u2019s scale, but certain criteria across the categories need to be satisfied in order to receive the ranking. <\/p>\n<p>With no specific ranking among the ten best airlines, they\u2019re instead listed alphabetically. <\/p>\n<h3>All Nippon Airways, Japan<\/h3>\n<p>This is the 13th consecutive year that the Japanese airline has been awarded a 5-star rating \u2013 the only airline from that country which has earned the honour for more than ten years in a row.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the operator said, \u201cThe high rating was due to consistently providing high-quality services, having a deep understanding of the diverse needs of our global customers, and continuously improving our services.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Asiana Airlines, South Korea<\/h3>\n<p>Asiana Airlines was given the five-star rating thanks to the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Seats, amenities, food and beverages, cleanliness and service rating all helped it to achieve the score. <\/p>\n<p>Skytrax specifically praised its staff, saying they \u201ccontinue to stand out when internationally benchmarked\u201d, as well as its hub at Incheon airport in Seoul, commending its \u201ccore efficiency\u201d. <\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Asiana will be merged with Korean Air at the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<h3>Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong<\/h3>\n<p>Based out of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific Airways was particularly praised for the quality of its airport, Hong Kong International, as well as onboard product and staff service, both in the cabin and on the ground. <\/p>\n<p>Its seats, amenities, cleaning and food offerings were also lauded. <\/p>\n<h3>EVA Air, Taiwan<\/h3>\n<p>The Asian nation\u2019s leading independent airline managed to scoop five-star certification for the 11th consecutive year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/76\/01\/37\/808x539_cmsv2_b34e72e9-3585-5ba0-852b-25096c5e2f42-9760137.jpg\" alt=\"EVA Air was praised highly in Skytrax's ranking\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">EVA Air was praised highly in Skytrax&#8217;s ranking<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">David Syphers\/Unsplash<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Skytrax highlighted its outstanding performance across multiple areas, including flight safety, cabin crew professionalism, aircraft cleanliness, business class amenities, and onboard beverage quality. <\/p>\n<p>Ground services, including check-in efficiency, as well as transfer operations, baggage handling, and lounge functionality, were complimented too. <\/p>\n<h3>Hainan Airlines, China<\/h3>\n<p>Skytrax commended the Chinese airline for its product and service standards throughout both economy and business class, and praised its in-flight dining offerings as well as its attentive service. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAirport service standards are efficient, and HNA branded lounges are available at some key hubs and offer an elevated experience,\u201d the body said. <\/p>\n<h3>Japan Airlines, Japan<\/h3>\n<p>Japan Airlines received the five-star ranking for the fifth consecutive year.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the operator, based out of Tokyo, expressed delight at the award, putting it down to its \u201cindustry-leading approach to safety and well-being, sustainability, and our guests&#8217; overall experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Korean Air, Korea<\/h3>\n<p>The South Korean flag carrier was praised for its high level of quality consistency delivered to customers. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cKorean Air cabin crew are hard working and professional, and economy class standards are particularly commendable,\u201d Skytrax said, also hailing, \u201can excellent onboard product across first, business and economy class, which combines with very efficient and sincere staff service\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3>Qatar Airways, Qatar<\/h3>\n<p>Qatar Airways, the country\u2019s flag carrier, was one of the first-ever airlines to be awarded five-star status by Skyrax \u2013 and has maintained its reputation since then. <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/76\/01\/37\/808x539_cmsv2_3096d605-2eba-5a40-bf28-27ec5e154b34-9760137.jpg\" alt=\"Qatar Airways has long been recognised as a five-star airline in the ranking\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Qatar Airways has long been recognised as a five-star airline in the ranking<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Richard Lu\/Unsplash<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Skytrax said it \u201cmaintains its global leadership for delivering the highest standards of product and service to customers,\u201d and also praised its seating, amenities and excellent staff service. <\/p>\n<h3>Singapore Airlines, Singapore<\/h3>\n<p>Singapore\u2019s flag carrier was enthusiastically praised by Skytrax, which said it delivers \u201csuperlative standards\u201d across long-haul and regional flights, and \u201ccontinues to 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data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Top under-the-radar destinations in Europe to visit this summer<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">A prestigious global airline ranking has been released, and no European airlines have achieved the highest rating.Each year since 1999, Skytrax, an international air transport rating organisation based in London, has awarded five-star ratings to just a handful of operators.This year, the top ten is made up of exclusively Asian and Middle Eastern airlines with no European carriers in sight.How does an airline achieve a five-star rating?Recognised as a top evaluation system grading airlines on quality, Skytrax\u2019s five-star Airline Rating puts operators through rigorous tests to see if they\u2019re entitled to the top ranking.The body shies away from evaluating customer reviews, which, it says, \u201ccannot provide a consistent, unified global quality rating system for the airline industry\u201d.Instead, it looks at each airline\u2019s front-line quality standards across product and service, which covers both the onboard and airport environments.That ranges from staff service to product standards, as well as the consistency of an airline\u2019s fleet and the ground and onboard offerings.A five-star rating doesn\u2019t require each category to be given top marks on Skytrax\u2019s scale, but certain criteria across the categories need to be satisfied in order to receive the ranking.With no specific ranking among the ten best airlines, they\u2019re instead listed alphabetically.All Nippon Airways, JapanThis is the 13th consecutive year that the Japanese airline has been awarded a 5-star rating \u2013 the only airline from that country which has earned the honour for more than ten years in a row.In a statement, the operator said, \u201cThe high rating was due to consistently providing high-quality services, having a deep understanding of the diverse needs of our global customers, and continuously improving our services.\u201dAsiana Airlines, South KoreaAsiana Airlines was given the five-star rating thanks to the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Seats, amenities, food and beverages, cleanliness and service rating all helped it to achieve the score.Skytrax specifically praised its staff, saying they \u201ccontinue to stand out when internationally benchmarked\u201d, as well as its hub at Incheon airport in Seoul, commending its \u201ccore efficiency\u201d.Interestingly, Asiana will be merged with Korean Air at the end of 2026.Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong KongBased out of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific Airways was particularly praised for the quality of its airport, Hong Kong International, as well as onboard product and staff service, both in the cabin and on the ground.Its seats, amenities, cleaning and food offerings were also lauded.EVA Air, TaiwanThe Asian nation\u2019s leading independent airline managed to scoop five-star certification for the 11th consecutive year.Skytrax highlighted its outstanding performance across multiple areas, including flight safety, cabin crew professionalism, aircraft cleanliness, business class amenities, and onboard beverage quality.Ground services, including check-in efficiency, as well as transfer operations, baggage handling, and lounge functionality, were complimented too.Hainan Airlines, ChinaSkytrax commended the Chinese airline for its product and service standards throughout both economy and business class, and praised its in-flight dining offerings as well as its attentive service.\u201cAirport service standards are efficient, and HNA branded lounges are available at some key hubs and offer an elevated experience,\u201d the body said.Japan Airlines, JapanJapan Airlines received the five-star ranking for the fifth consecutive year.In a statement, the operator, based out of Tokyo, expressed delight at the award, putting it down to its \u201cindustry-leading approach to safety and well-being, sustainability, and our guests&#8217; overall experience.\u201dKorean Air, KoreaThe South Korean flag carrier was praised for its high level of quality consistency delivered to customers.\u201cKorean Air cabin crew are hard working and professional, and economy class standards are particularly commendable,\u201d Skytrax said, also hailing, \u201can excellent onboard product across first, business and economy class, which combines with very efficient and sincere staff service\u201d.Qatar Airways, QatarQatar Airways, the country\u2019s flag carrier, was one of the first-ever airlines to be awarded five-star status by Skyrax \u2013 and has maintained its reputation since then.Skytrax said it \u201cmaintains its global leadership for delivering the highest standards of product and service to customers,\u201d and also praised its seating, amenities and excellent staff service.Singapore Airlines, SingaporeSingapore\u2019s flag carrier was enthusiastically praised by Skytrax, which said it delivers \u201csuperlative standards\u201d across long-haul and regional flights, and \u201ccontinues to innovate and define the air travel experience\u201d.Its economy class offering was judged to be of an excellent standard, alongside first and business, while its Changi hub was called \u201can essential part of the success of the Singapore Airlines\u201d.STARLUX Airlines, TaiwanDespite only having operated for six years, STARLUX received the award thanks to its offering across all three cabin classes, as well as for its cabin crew.Skytrax also lauded its modern fleet, made up of A321neo, A330neo, and A350-900, making the customer experience exceptionally comfortable.<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2026\/05\/15\/the-world-has-10-five-star-airlines-and-none-are-european&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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