{
  "id": 8239604,
  "title": "SIA crowned world’s best airline in global survey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/sia-crowned-worlds-best-airline-in-global-survey",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/sia-crowned-worlds-best-airline-in-global-survey"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named the world's top airline in a 2026 global survey conducted by Skytrax, with over 24 million travelers participating. The prestigious ranking places SIA ahead of Qatar Airways, which secured the second position this year. The other top five airlines are Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways, Japan's ANA All Nippon Airways, and Turkish Airlines. SIA's consistent top performances include second place in 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, and 2019. The airline has previously topped the list in 2023, 2018, 2008, 2007, and 2004. Scoot, SIA's budget subsidiary, has won the title of best long-haul low-cost airline for the sixth consecutive year, and ranks second in the best low-cost airline category. SIA's achievements include receiving awards for the best airline in Asia, best economy class, and best economy class onboard catering at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony held in London. However, Cathay Pacific Airways was declared the winner in the best cabin crew category. SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong attributed the awards to the company's staff dedication and professionalism, and expressed gratitude to customers for their trust and support. In 2025/2026, SIA Group achieved its highest-ever revenue of $20.5 billion, carrying a record 42.2 million passengers from April 2025 to March 2026, a 7.7% increase from the previous year. Singapore Airlines also holds a 25.1% stake in Air India, with discussions about its US$1.5 billion investment reported in Parliament.",
  "summary": "The airline is also the runner-up in the world’s best cabin crew category.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}