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Korean Air wins best airline of the year award

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AirlineRatings.com has announced its top airline for 2025. This year's winner is Korean Air. The website said Korean Air won for its focus on passenger comfort, particularly in economy class. It added that Korean Air provided slippers and large meals on long flights. It also has "modern, fuel-efficient aircraft".

There were winners in other categories. Qatar Airways won the best business class award. Its business class cabins give passengers "complete privacy". The best first-class company was Singapore Airlines. The top low-cost airline was AirAsia. It won for its meals and drinks, Wi-Fi, in-flight entertainment, and safety.

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The website AirlineRatings.com has announced its top airline for 2025. The website puts together the World's Best Airlines Awards. This year's winner is Korean Air. The website wrote: "Korean Air won...for its exceptional focus on passenger comfort, particularly in economy class." It added the airline provided slippers and large meals on long-haul flights. The reviewers praised the airline for its "modern, fuel-efficient aircraft".

There were winners in other categories. Qatar Airways won the best business class award. This was because it has a cabin with "fully enclosed private suites...offering passengers complete privacy". The best first-class company was Singapore Airlines. Singapore's Changi Airport won the world's best airport award. The top low-cost airline was AirAsia. In this category, the reviewers looked at meals and drinks, Wi-Fi, in-flight entertainment, and safety standards.

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Many airlines want to be the best. The website AirlineRatings.com has announced its top airline for 2025. The site gives reviews and information on airlines around the world. It puts together the World's Best Airlines Awards. This year's winner is Korean Air. The website wrote: "Korean Air won...for its exceptional focus on passenger comfort, particularly in economy class." The site added: "Korean Air's thoughtful touches, such as slippers and generous meal portions on long-haul flights, enhanced its appeal." The reviewers praised the airline for its "modern, fuel-efficient aircraft".

There were also winners in other categories. Qatar Airways won the best business class award. This was because it has a cabin with "fully enclosed private suites with sliding doors, offering passengers complete privacy". The best first-class company was Singapore Airlines. The reviewers said the airline "redefined luxury". In addition, Singapore's Changi Airport won the world's best airport award. The top low-cost airline for 2025 was AirAsia. In this category, the reviewers looked at meals, drinks and snacks, Wi-Fi, in-flight entertainment, and safety standards.

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There is a lot of competition among airlines to be the best. The website AirlineRatings.com has announced which company is at the top of its list. The site provides "detailed ratings, reviews and information on airlines around the globe". It puts together its annual World's Best Airlines Awards. This year's winner is Korean Air. The website wrote: "Korean Air won the Airline of the Year 2025 for its exceptional focus on passenger comfort, particularly in economy class." The site added: "Korean Air's thoughtful touches, such as slippers and generous meal portions on long-haul flights, enhanced its appeal." The reviewers praised the airline for its "investments in modern, fuel-efficient aircraft".

There were also winners in other award categories. Qatar Airways won again for having the best business class. The airline was also voted second in the best airline category. Qatar Airways has a cabin layout with "fully enclosed private suites with sliding doors, offering passengers complete privacy". The best first-class award went to Singapore Airlines. The reviewers said the airline has "redefined luxury". In addition, Changi Airport in Singapore won the world's best airport award. The top low-cost airline for 2025 was AirAsia. In this category, the reviewers looked at services such as meals, drinks and snacks, Wi-Fi, and in-flight entertainment. Airlines must also meet "rigorous safety standards".

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