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  "id": 8270070,
  "title": "SIA, AirAsia top the world in Skytrax awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/sia-airasia-top-the-world-in-skytrax-awards",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T15:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/09/18/sia-airasia-top-the-world-in-skytrax-awards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore Airlines (SIA) secured the top spot as the world's best airline for the sixth time at the Skytrax awards, while budget carrier AirAsia maintained its title as the world's leading low-cost airline, having claimed this title annually since 2010. Qatar Airways claimed second place for the world's best airline, following SIA, while Cathay Pacific Airways secured third place, Japan's All Nippon Airways took fourth, and Turkish Airlines rounded out the top five.\n\nMalaysia Airlines emerged as the best airline for staff service in Asia and ranked third for the world's best cabin crew. Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted revealed that SIA also claimed victory in best economy class and best economy class onboard catering. The awards, which evaluated over 300 airlines, showcased SIA's consistent excellence across multiple categories.",
  "summary": "The Singapore carrier was named world's best airline for the sixth time, and AirAsia the best low-cost airline for the 16th time.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Qatar Airways wins four Skytrax Awards, retains prestigious 5-star airline rating",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/qatar-airways-wins-four-skytrax-awards-retains-prestigious-5-star",
        "published": "2026-09-18T13:18:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "SIA, AirAsia top the world in Skytrax awards",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/sia-airasia-top-the-world-in-skytrax-awards-8270225",
        "published": "2026-09-18T15:52:00.000Z"
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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."
}