Skytrax is known for its World Airline Awards - they survey more people than anyone else, and the travel industry consistently awaits the results every year. These then, are the top 10 airlines in the world according to Skytrax.
1) British Airways
The U.K.'s biggest airline is ranked as #1 by the Skytrax Awards. This founding member of Oneworld is known particularly for its international service.
2) Qantas
Qantas is a member of Oneworld, alongside British Airways, and repeatedly scores well with passengers around the world for its service.
3) Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is also a member of the Oneworld alliance and is the top ranked Asian-based airline by Skytrax.
4) Thai Airways
Thai Airways is the top ranked airline affiliated with Star Alliance. Thai is known for its inflight service, and its flight attendants wear traditional Thai clothing during their flights.
5) Emirates
Emirates hires a lot of foreigners as flight attendants for their airline, and this airline consistently wins awards for its service.
6) Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways may be in business for less than 15 years, but it has garnered a lot of international attention for its service.
7) Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines may be based in a small country, but it covers a lot of international destinations and flies more passengers every year than the entire population of Singapore.
8) A N A
This Japanese airline is a member of Star Alliance and has a stellar safety record, having had no fatal crashes in over 35 years.
9) Malaysia Airlines
The red and blue in the logo of Malaysia Airlines is said to represent equilibrium.
10) China Airlines
China Airlines is not based in mainland China, but rather Taiwan.
Source: about.com
