THE world’s best airlines have been revealed and one that’s decades old scooped up three awards.
It’s possible you’ve flown on it too, as it offers flights from London Heathrow, London City, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester.
Lufthansa has been crowned Europe‘s Leading Airline for the second consecutive year at the World Travel Awards.
It also scooped up awards for Europe’s Leading Airline – Economy Class 2025 and World Leading Airline Brand 2025.
The airline is no stranger to the awards having won 13 times since the awards began in 1993 – and it had a six-year winning streak between 2011 and 2016.
World Travel Awards are determined by votes from industry professionals, media, and travel consumers around the world.
Lufthansa first began operating in 1953 and is the largest airline in Germany, and the second-largest in Europe.
Flights from the UK to Frankfurt with Lufthansa take an hour and a half.
Lufthansa recently upgraded its premium economy.
The premium economy seats, which look more like business class seats, were rolled out on some of Lufthansa’s aircraft in 2024.
The new seats have a three-point seatbelt, a cocktail table for drinks, and an armrest where phones can be charged wirelessly.
But the best feature is how passengers can recline the seat without disturbing the people in the row behind.
Unlike seats on other airlines, the hard shell surrounding the new premium economy seats on Lufthansa flights doesn’t move.
Inside the hard shell cube, the seats can recline freely with the touch of a button, so it’s a win-win for all passengers.
Passengers in premium economy are also given neck pillows and blankets.
Other added perks include USB charging ports, noise-cancelling headphones and a large entertainment screen with Bluetooth.
Another airline that scooped up a big award this year was Qatar Airways which was named the world’s best airline the 2025 Skytrax awards.
Not only that, but it was also named the Best Airlines in the Middle East – and having the best business class in the world.
Deputy Travel Editor, Kara Godfrey, tried out the airline’s Qsuite describing it as a ‘hotel in the sky’ – you can read more about her experience in the suite here.
Meanwhile, Sun’s Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski, tried out Qatar‘s economy seats.
She said: “Economy seats in Qatar Airways’ newer aircrafts feel much roomier than those on other airlines I’ve travelled with.
“The design is sleek and stylish and there are conveniently-placed USB ports for charging your devices, but that’s not what makes the carrier standout. For me, the highlight of flying Qatar Airways is the service.
“As with most Middle Eastern airlines, customer care is a step above the rest. Staff are diligent and eager to please, ensuring that you’re well looked after and refreshed throughout the journey. All in all it makes for a more comfortable experience.”
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