The world's top 20 best airlines 2022

Regardless of whether you turn left or right after entering an aircraft, some airlines offer an experience that is much better than others. AirlineRatings.com has just named the Airline of the Year 2022 and Qatar Airways won the prestigious award. Here's who else came up in the top 20 and what it takes to be that prestigious.

The focus is on two main areas. To be ranked highly, airlines must have a seven-star safety rating and demonstrate leadership in innovation for passenger comfort. Qatar Airways was ranked number 1 because of its "cabin innovation, passenger service, and its commitment to continue to operate throughout the COVID pandemic."

The world's top 20 best airlines, as outlined by AirlineRatings.com are:

1. Qatar Airways

2. Air New Zealand

3. Etihad Airways

4. Korean Air

5. Singapore Airlines

6. Qantas

7. Virgin Australia

8. EVA Air

9. Turkish Airlines

10. All Nippon Airways

11. Cathay Pacific Airways

12. Virgin Atlantic

13. Japan Air Lines

14. JetBlue

15. Finnair

16. Emirates

17. Hawaiian

18. Air France/KLM

19. Alaska Airlines

20. British Airways

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