Emirates Airlines holds the title of best air carrier in the world

Emirates Airlines ranked at the top of the list of the best air carriers in the world for the year 2024, according to the classification of the British newspaper The Telegraph, which was based on a scientific and systematic analysis that included 90 international airlines.

The carrier stated in a statement yesterday that the classification and detailed evaluations were calculated based on more than 30 criteria, including: accuracy of flight schedules, free baggage allowance, network of destinations, quality of the main airport, age of the fleet, excellence of the loyalty rewards program, and meals on board. The results were calculated based on data from more than 18 independent international awards, reader polls, data from classification sites, and expert reviews.

The Telegraph study described Emirates Airlines as a “carrier worthy of victory,” because it scored high marks in almost all criteria categories, from the weight of luggage to the accuracy of flight times. It also described it as the carrier that operates the largest number of giant “Airbus A380” aircraft. Double-decker, it is the most beloved aircraft by travelers, because it provides the largest seat and leg space in the cabins of all classes, including economy class.

The British newspaper said, while listing the reasons for Emirates Airlines winning the title: “The premium economy class on Emirates’ A380 aircraft is the best in the air, and business class never disappoints, and it comes with car service with… A driver to and from the airport, which is a rare occurrence.”

She added: “First class includes the best drinks menu of any other carrier, in addition to the (Shower Spa) service. Its network of destinations is also one of the largest in the world, as it includes 140 destinations in 77 countries. As a result of all of this, 30,000 readers of (Telegraph Travel) By voting for (Emirates Airlines) as the best carrier in the world for long-haul flights.

The study’s independent methodology included 90 airlines, selected based on the number of passengers they carry annually, and points were awarded based on each carrier’s performance across a range of criteria, including reliability, connectivity capabilities, baggage conditions, travel experience, average fleet age, The quality of the main airport, the excellence of the loyalty reward program, safety, legacy, the quality of airport lounges, in addition to the data of multiple reader surveys, and the ratings of the institutions “Apex”, “Airline Ratings”, “Skytrax”, “Trust Pilot” and others.