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Business Wire
7 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
STARLUX Airlines Named SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline for 2025
TAIPEI, Taiwan & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines has been awarded the highest rating of 5-Star Airline for 2025 by SKYTRAX, the world's leading airline rating organization. STARLUX officially joins the ranks of the world's top carriers recognized for exceptional quality across all aspects of the passenger journey. The announcement was made at the 2025 World Airline Awards in Paris, where STARLUX was also honored with the World's Most Improved Airline award. SKYTRAX is globally regarded as the benchmark for excellence in the aviation industry. This recognition marks a significant milestone for STARLUX airlines, which launched operations in 2020. In just five years, STARLUX has achieved global prominence with rapid growth, a strong commitment to service excellence, and a clear vision to redefine premium travel from Asia. Commenting on this achievement, STARLUX Airlines CEO, Glenn Chai, who accepted the awards in Paris, said: 'Receiving the 5-Star Airline award is an honor and a tremendous encouragement for everyone at STARLUX. We launched operations in 2020, so reaching this milestone highlights our team's resilience and passion. We are thrilled and deeply grateful for our passengers' trust and the dedication of our team. STARLUX will continue expanding our network and raise the bar on safety and service, offering travelers around the world a warm and refined service in the sky.' Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: 'Certifying STARLUX Airlines with the highest 5-Star Airline Rating is a testament to their focus on delivering a high-quality passenger experience, and this top accolade demonstrates how STARLUX Airlines excel in key areas such as cabin comfort, catering, with a very accomplished service delivery onboard each flight.' With an expanding long-haul network, STARLUX currently operates routes in the United States to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Ontario, CA. In February 2026, the airline will launch a new nonstop service to Phoenix, becoming the first carrier to offer direct flights between Arizona and Asia. As STARLUX prepares to introduce more new aircraft in 2025 and 2026, it is accelerating its growth in both medium- and long-haul operations. STARLUX remains dedicated to offering seamless, premium service across every detail of the journey, while further establishing its presence in North America and beyond. About STARLUX Airlines Founded on the philosophy that luxury should be available to everyone, not just the elite, Taiwan-based STARLUX is a boutique international airline serving a total of 29 destinations from Taiwan to the US, Japan, Macau, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. STARLUX passengers traveling between Asia and North America are able to enjoy an easy transfer in Taipei with its four US routes: Taipei-Los Angeles, Taipei-San Francisco, Taipei-Seattle and Taipei-Ontario. In Q1 2026, STARLUX will launch its fifth U.S. destination—Phoenix, further strengthening its transpacific network. STARLUX prioritizes safety and offers unparalleled service with the goal of making flying a truly luxurious and unforgettable experience. For more information, visit or on our social channels Facebook and Instagram. About SKYTRAX SKYTRAX is a UK-based international air transport rating organization that was established in 1989. It is best known for its annual World Airline Awards, which are considered among the most prestigious accolades in the aviation industry. Through comprehensive passenger surveys and professional audits, SKYTRAX evaluates airlines and airports across the globe based on quality standards and customer satisfaction. Their trusted ratings and rankings help travelers make informed decisions and encourage continuous improvement across the air travel sector.
New York Post
11 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
These are the world's 10 best airlines — and sorry, Americans, the US did not perform well
They've reached the rarified air. International air transport ranker Skytrax has named the best airlines in the world for 2025 — with the jet-setting Qatar Airways taking the crown once again while US carriers struggled to achieve liftoff. Often dubbed the Oscars Of the Aviation Industry, the 2025 World Airline Awards went down June 17 at the Paris Air Show at the city's Air And Space Museum. Advertisement The results were determined by a global passenger satisfaction survey taken between September 2024 and May 2025. Participants, who represented over 100 different nationalities, reportedly selected the winners from a pool of 325 different airlines. 5 Qatar Airways was named the World's Best Airline for the 9th year in a row. Markus Mainka – 'We welcomed back a large number of previous winners and were also delighted to see new faces and airlines represented here today,' said Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax. 'As is indicated by so many former winning airlines being awarded again, quality consistency is clearly well recognized by customers when they vote for these airlines.' Advertisement Qatar Airways was named the World's Best Airline, marking the ninth year in a row the Middle Eastern carrier has topped the list. The carrier also snagged the awards for world's best business class while its Al Mourjan Garden Lounge at Doha Airport in Doha, Qatar was named the world's best business class airline lounge. 5 Singapore Airlines placed 2nd in the rankings. Andrei Armiagov – 5 Flight attendants and pilots welcome attendees during the unveiling of Emirates Airline's first Airbus A350-900 aircraft at Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Bloomberg via Getty Images Advertisement 5 Employees at Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.'s check-in counters at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Bloomberg via Getty Images 'We congratulate Qatar Airways on these successes which should be a source of great pride and satisfaction for the airline management and staff,' said Plaisted. Trailing close behind was Singapore Airlines, which has won the Airline Of The Year award a staggering five times. Advertisement They also won the awards for World's Best Cabin Crew and World's Best First Class. The latter accolade was a credit to their luxuriant First Class Suites, which are 50 square feet and feature a double bed, 32-inch television, and a menu with 12 options ranging from lobster thermidor to Hainan Chicken Rice. Rounding out the top three in this air service Olympiad were Cathay Pacific, Emirates and ANA All Nippon Airways. 5 Newly-hired employees of All Nippon Airways (ANA) group attend an initiation ceremony at a hangar of Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, April 1, 2025. REUTERS The Top Ten Best Airlines In the World for 2025 Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines Cathay Pacific Emirates ANA All Nippon Airways Turkish Airlines Korean Air Air France Japan Airlines Hainan Airlines Alas, US carriers didn't fly as high in the rankings with Delta Air Lines placing the highest on the home team in 22nd place, followed by United in 51st place. Meanwhile, Air Canada topped the list of North America's top airlines for 2025 while Delta came in 2nd and another Canadian carrier Porter Airlines placed 3rd.
