Thai Airways flies higher in global rankings
Thai Airways International has promised the best has yet to come after climbing up the global rankings and entering the top 20 best airlines list.
Thai Airways International has announced its ascent to the top 20 best airlines globally, moving up nine spots from last year to claim the 20th position in the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Singapore Airlines reclaimed the top spot this year, after being dethroned in the previous year by Qatar Airways. Thai Airways' economy class ranked 15th, a five-point increase from the prior year, while Cathay Pacific Airways topped the category.
Thai Airways cabin crews secured the 10th position, an improvement of one place compared to last year, with Cathay Pacific leading the way. The Thai airline also climbed to the 7th position in the best airport services category, an upgrade from its 11th place ranking in the previous year. All Nippon Airways led this category. The Thai carrier emerged from a year-long rehabilitation last year and pledged to continuously enhance its services.
Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri was recognized as CEO of the Year by the Bangkok Post for guiding the airline out of financial trouble.
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