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14 July 2016

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MAS is now ranked 34th in the world, dropping 10 spots in Skytrax’s 2016 World Airlines Awards.

PETALING JAYA: While AirAsia continues to soar globally, Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAS), despite a complete overhaul, has dropped 10 spots in Skytrax’s 2016 World Airlines Awards.

According to a New Straits Times report, the national airline is now ranked 34th in the world.

AirAsia, on the other hand, went up two spots, going from 25th place to 23rd, and topped the “World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines” category, beating out its competitors Virgin America and Norwegian, which were at second and third placing, respectively.

AirAsiaX, placed sixth, also won the “Best Low Cost Airline Premium Seat.”

http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2016/07/14/mas-world-ranking-drops-while-airasias-soars/

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12 July 2016

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Singapore Airlines is The Best INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES in 2016.

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by
Melanie Lieberman

How does an airline stand out from the hundreds of carriers sharing the skies? By offering way more than a decent seat, good value, and free food.

Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, Travel + Leisure asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise lines, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated international airlines on their cabin comfort, in-flight service, customer service, and overall value.

The carriers that eclipsed the competition went far beyond those basics — in fact, they seemed not only interested in reviving the golden age of air travel, but surpassing it.

“We felt like royalty on Emirates,” said T+L reader Anne Star, who especially loved the chauffeur service to and from her flight. Upscale airport lounges and an attention to detail (the female flight attendants are synchronized right down to their matching lipstick) helped the Dubai-based airline maintain its No. 2 position in the World’s Best Awards.

Qatar Airways, which held on to its title of No. 3 international airline, lets passengers choose from a constantly changing list of fine wines and has a dedicated sommelier who ensures each wine is rich and ripe enough to please the palate at cruising altitude.

And Etihad, which came in fourth, has wowed luxury travelers with its Residence, a three-room suite outfitted with a double bed, a private chef, a butler, and a living room with a 32-inch television and a leather sofa. Travelers can experience it on the world’s most expensive flight — a long haul from New York to Mumbai — which costs $76,000 round-trip.

No. 1: Singapore Airlines

Score: 90.10

Singapore has been the No. 1 carrier for the entire 21-year history of the World’s Best Awards. The airline keeps the top spot by pioneering new services and treating every passenger like a top-tier flier. For instance, Singapore recently expanded its Book the Cook service — which lets passengers select a main course from a lengthy menu prior to boarding — to Premium Economy. “[Even] for the average person, Singapore is the crème de la crème,” said a T+L reader.

Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A380 passenger jet (behind) is prepared prior to taking off for London-Heathrow in Singapore on November 23, 2009. The largest passenger airliner in the world, the A380 made its maiden flight on April 27, 2005 from Toulouse, France, and made its first commercial flight on October 25, 2007 from Singapore to Sydney with Singapore Airlines. AFP PHOTO/LAURENT FIEVET (Photo credit should read LAURENT FIEVET/AFP/Getty Images)

http://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/international-airlines-in-us#singapore-airlines

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The World’s Top 100 Airlines – 2016

http://www.worldairlineawards.com/Awards/world_airline_rating.html

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