Emirates has been named the ‘World’s Best Airline’ in a comprehensive study by Telegraph Travel, which evaluated 90 airlines across over 30 criteria. These included punctuality, baggage allowance, fleet age, rewards programme value, inflight meal quality, and route network. Emirates stood out, particularly for its use of the popular Airbus A380, offering generous space across all classes, including economy. Its premium economy was highlighted as the best in the sky, with business class offering a chauffeur service and first-class featuring a top-tier wine list and onboard showers. The airline serves 140 cities across 77 countries and was voted the best long-haul carrier by 30,000 Telegraph Travel readers.
Emirates’ numerous awards in 2024 further confirm its global dominance. These include accolades from the Skytrax World Airline Awards, Pax International Magazine Awards, Business Traveller Middle East Awards, and World Travel Awards. Emirates was also recognised for its inflight entertainment system, ice, offering over 6,500 channels in 40 languages, and its robust Wi-Fi connectivity.
The airline’s first and business-class services continue to set industry benchmarks with fully enclosed private suites, luxury amenities, and award-winning dining. Premium economy is equally impressive, offering leather seats with generous legroom, sustainable amenities, and high-quality meals. Emirates also caters to family travellers with priority boarding, spacious seats, children’s meals, and entertainment.
Overall, Emirates’ blend of comfort, entertainment, and service continues to cement its position as a leader in the aviation industry.