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IndiGo Secures Spot Among World's Top Low-Cost Airlines

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IndiGo has become the only Indian carrier to feature in the list of the world's top low-cost airlines, securing third place in the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Malaysia-based AirAsia took the top spot, followed by Singapore's Scoot. This achievement comes as no Indian airline made it to the list of the world's best full-service carriers, which was dominated by Qatar Airways.

Notably, Qatar Airways has been named the best full-service airline for the ninth time in the 26-year history of the Skytrax Awards. The airline also received awards for Best Airline in the Middle East, World's Best Business Class, and Best Business Class Airline Lounge. Singapore Airlines, which ranked second this year, picked up honors for World's Best Cabin Crew, Best First Class, and Best Airline in Asia.

The awards come after Qatar Airways announced its historic purchase of up to 210 widebody jets, including 130 Dreamliners, and 30 777-9s from Boeing last month. Cathay Pacific secured third place among full-service carriers, followed by Emirates, Japan's ANA All Nippon Airways, and others.

Key Takeaways:

  • IndiGo secured third place among the world's top low-cost airlines in the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards.
  • AirAsia topped the global rankings, followed by Singapore's Scoot as the top low-cost airlines.
  • No Indian airline featured on the list of the world's best full-service carriers, which was topped by Qatar Airways for the ninth time.
  • Qatar Airways received awards for Best Airline in the Middle East, World's Best Business Class, and Best Business Class Airline Lounge.
  • Singapore Airlines ranked second, picking up honors for World's Best Cabin Crew, Best First Class, and Best Airline in Asia.
  • Cathay Pacific secured third place among full-service carriers, followed by Emirates, Japan's ANA All Nippon Airways, and others.
  • The awards saw over 22.3 million customer votes, with more than 325 airlines featured.

Statistics:

  • 22.3 million customer votes were gathered in the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards.
  • 325 airlines were featured in the awards this year.
  • Qatar Airways has been named the best full-service airline for the ninth time in the 26-year history of the Skytrax Awards.
  • 210 widebody jets, including 130 Dreamliners, and 30 777-9s, were purchased by Qatar Airways from Boeing.

Sources:

  • 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards
  • Times of India
  • World's Top 20 Airlines In 2025
  • World's Best Low-Cost Airlines 2025

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