Emirates considered ‘World’s Best...

Study reveals the UAE flag-carrier ‘ticks nearly every box’

Emirates has been rated as the ‘World’s Best Airline’ among 90 global carriers, according to a recent study conducted by UK publication Telegraph Travel.

The ranking and ratings were based on more than 30 criteria including punctuality, baggage allowance, route network, quality of home airport, age of fleet, value of rewards programme and tastiness of inflight meals.

The results were calculated referencing data from more than 18 independent and international awards, readers’ polls, rating websites and expert reviews.

Described as a “worthy winner”, the study concluded: “Emirates ticks nearly every box, from baggage allowance to punctuality. It is the airline that operates the largest number of double-decker Airbus A380s – the jet that passengers love best because it offers most space and legroom in all cabins, including economy.”

The study added: “Premium economy on [Emirates’] A380s is the best in the sky. Business class never disappoints and comes with a chauffeur to drive you to and from the airport, increasingly a rarity.”

It went on to say: “First class has the finest wine list of any carrier – and showers. Its route network is also one of the biggest: 140 cities in 77 countries. It was voted the best long-haul carrier in the world by 30,000 Telegraph Travel readers.”

The independent methodology for the study assessed 90 airlines, selected for the number of annual passengers carried, and points were awarded based on each carrier’s performance across a range of criteria. These also included reliability, connectivity, luggage rules, inflight experience, safety record, heritage and quality of lounges, as well as multiple readers’ polls and rankings from Apex to Airline Ratings and Skytrax to TrustPilot reviews.

So far in 2024, Emirates has received 19 awards and recognitions globally, including seven accolades at the Skytrax World Airline Awards in June 2024.

For more information, visit www.emirates.com

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