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The Major Airlines of the World rankings are based on the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, known as the Oscars of the aviation industry. Qatar Airways claimed the top spot for the second consecutive year, followed by Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. From Japan, ANA ranked 5th and JAL ranked 9th, with airlines from Asia, Europe/Americas, and the Middle East receiving high evaluations.

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  <item>
    <code>1</code>
    <slug>qatar-airways</slug>
    <name>Qatar Airways</name>
    <description>Qatar&apos;s national carrier. Ranked #1 worldwide for two consecutive years.</description>
    <country>Qatar</country>
    <region>Middle East</region>
    <starRating>5</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>2</code>
    <slug>singapore-airlines</slug>
    <name>Singapore Airlines</name>
    <description>Singapore&apos;s national carrier. Ranked #2 for two consecutive years.</description>
    <country>Singapore</country>
    <region>Asia-Pacific</region>
    <starRating>5</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>3</code>
    <slug>cathay-pacific</slug>
    <name>Cathay Pacific Airways</name>
    <description>Hong Kong-based airline. Jumped from 5th in 2024 to 3rd place.</description>
    <country>Hong Kong, China</country>
    <region>Asia-Pacific</region>
    <starRating>5</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>4</code>
    <slug>emirates</slug>
    <name>Emirates</name>
    <description>UAE-based airline. One of the world&apos;s largest airlines based in Dubai.</description>
    <country>United Arab Emirates</country>
    <region>Middle East</region>
    <starRating>4</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>5</code>
    <slug>ana</slug>
    <name>ANA All Nippon Airways</name>
    <description>Japan&apos;s national carrier. Moved from 4th in 2024 to 5th. Ranked #1 in airport services.</description>
    <country>Japan</country>
    <region>Asia-Pacific</region>
    <starRating>5</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>6</code>
    <slug>turkish-airlines</slug>
    <name>Turkish Airlines</name>
    <description>Turkey&apos;s national carrier. Moved up from 7th in 2024 to 6th place.</description>
    <country>Turkey</country>
    <region>Europe</region>
    <starRating>4</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>7</code>
    <slug>korean-air</slug>
    <name>Korean Air</name>
    <description>South Korea&apos;s national carrier. Significant jump from 11th in 2024 to 7th place.</description>
    <country>South Korea</country>
    <region>Asia-Pacific</region>
    <starRating>5</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>8</code>
    <slug>air-france</slug>
    <name>Air France</name>
    <description>France&apos;s national carrier. Moved down from 9th in 2024 to 8th place.</description>
    <country>France</country>
    <region>Europe</region>
    <starRating>4</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>9</code>
    <slug>jal</slug>
    <name>Japan Airlines</name>
    <description>Japan&apos;s national carrier. Moved down from 6th in 2024 to 9th. Ranked #2 in airport services.</description>
    <country>Japan</country>
    <region>Asia-Pacific</region>
    <starRating>5</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>10</code>
    <slug>hainan-airlines</slug>
    <name>Hainan Airlines</name>
    <description>Chinese airline. Moved up from 12th in 2024 to 10th place. Highest-ranked Chinese carrier.</description>
    <country>China</country>
    <region>Asia-Pacific</region>
    <starRating>5</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>11</code>
    <slug>swiss</slug>
    <name>Swiss International Air Lines</name>
    <description>Switzerland&apos;s national carrier. Moved down from 10th in 2024 to 11th place.</description>
    <country>Switzerland</country>
    <region>Europe</region>
    <starRating>4</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>12</code>
    <slug>eva-air</slug>
    <name>EVA Air</name>
    <description>Taiwan-based airline. Moved down from 8th in 2024 to 12th place.</description>
    <country>Taiwan</country>
    <region>Asia-Pacific</region>
    <starRating>5</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>13</code>
    <slug>british-airways</slug>
    <name>British Airways</name>
    <description>UK&apos;s national carrier. Maintained the same 13th position as in 2024.</description>
    <country>United Kingdom</country>
    <region>Europe</region>
    <starRating>4</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>14</code>
    <slug>qantas</slug>
    <name>Qantas Airways</name>
    <description>Australia&apos;s national carrier. Significant jump from 24th in 2024 to 14th place.</description>
    <country>Australia</country>
    <region>Asia-Pacific</region>
    <starRating>4</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>15</code>
    <slug>lufthansa</slug>
    <name>Lufthansa</name>
    <description>Germany&apos;s national carrier. Moved up from 18th in 2024 to 15th place.</description>
    <country>Germany</country>
    <region>Europe</region>
    <starRating>4</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>22</code>
    <slug>delta-air-lines</slug>
    <name>Delta Air Lines</name>
    <description>Major US airline. Moved down from 21st in 2024 to 22nd place.</description>
    <country>United States</country>
    <region>North America</region>
    <starRating>4</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>51</code>
    <slug>united-airlines</slug>
    <name>United Airlines</name>
    <description>Major US airline. Moved down from 44th in 2024 to 51st place.</description>
    <country>United States</country>
    <region>North America</region>
    <starRating>4</starRating>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>83</code>
    <slug>american-airlines</slug>
    <name>American Airlines</name>
    <description>Major US airline. Moved down from 78th in 2024 to 83rd place.</description>
    <country>United States</country>
    <region>North America</region>
    <starRating>4</starRating>
  </item>
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