Major Airlines Snubbed in 2026 World's Best List

March 21, 2026·20 days ago·via AOL.com

AirlineRatings.com releases its World's Best Airlines for 2026, ranking Qatar Airways first for full-service carriers, followed by Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines. Korean Air, STARLUX Airlines, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates round out the top eight, with jetBlue at 17th and LOT Polish Airlines at 25th. In low-cost rankings, Lufthansa leads, with WestJet second, Virgin Australia third, and U.S. giants Delta, United, and American in fourth through sixth.

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