Qatar Airways, the flag carrier of Qatar, has become the first aviation group to win Best Airline, Best Airport and Best Airport Shopping in the same year in the history of Skytrax.

Qatar Airways has been awarded the ‘Airline of the Year’ title by Skytrax, for an eighth consecutive time. 

According to a press statement by the airline, it has also bagged three additional awards, namely ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’.

The statement adds that Hamad International Airport in Qatar, the home and hub of Qatar Airways, was also recently named ‘World’s Best Airport’ in 2024 by Skytrax for the third time. 

The airport also received the award for ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for the 10th time, and the airport’s retail, Qatar Duty Free, received ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the second consecutive year. 

The statement adds that this is the first time that an airline, an airport, and the airport’s retail have been crowned as ‘World’s Best’ in all three Skytrax categories. 

“This is a proud moment for Qatar Airways. I am honoured to share this award with my dedicated team. This award is a testimony to our relentless commitment to providing unparalleled service and innovation. We look forward to continuing to serve our customers with the highest level of excellence,” says Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer.

“Qatar Airways’ impressive achievement of winning the Airline of the Year title for the eighth time, alongside three additional top accolades, is a true testament to the airline’s high standards and dedication. Qatar Airways was and will continue to be customers’ favourite airline,” says Edward Plaisted, Skytrax Chief Executive Officer.