Air Canada has been named Best Airline in North America for the second year in a row. It also has cracked the world’s top 20 airlines, coming in 19th in the highly reputable Skytrax World Airline Awards.
Air Canada came home with six major awards this year:
Best Airline in North America
Most Family Friendly Airline in North America
Best Premium Economy Class Onboard Catering in North America
Best Business Class Onboard Catering in North America
Best Cabin Crew in North America
Best Cabin Crew in Canada

Air Canada’s Paris Summer Olympics 777 airplane. Air Canada Photo
Air Canada was ranked 29th in the world in last year’s Skytrax rankings, so jumping ten spots is a big achievement.
Canada’s Porter Airlines was named best regional airline in North America, and came third in the world. Air Transat was named Worlds’ Best Leisure Airline for the seventh time, and for the third year in a row. Air Transat also was named best Leisure Airline in North America.
Skytrax named Qatar Airways as the World’s Best Airline for 2025, followed by Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways.