Ethiopian Airlines Wins ‘Skytrax Best Airline in Africa’ 2025
RwandAir, Air Mauritius, an LIFT also feature in top ten.
Skytrax presented the 2025 World Airline Awards on June 17 during the Paris Air Show.
Qatar Airways (QR) was named the ‘World’s Best Airline,’ marking a ninth overall win. The ceremony at Le Bourget’s Hall of Eight Columns ranked over 325 carriers globally, according to Skytrax.
In regional results, Ethiopian Airlines (ET) was named ‘Best Airline in Africa’ for the eighth consecutive year.
Ethiopian Airlines also ranked first in ‘Best Business Class in Africa,’ ‘Best Economy Class in Africa‘, and ‘Best Business Class Onboard Catering,’ as per Skytrax.
“Thank you to our esteemed passengers for your trust… Here’s to reaching new heights,” noted the airline in a statement via X.
RwandAir ranked third in the top ten ‘Best Airlines in Africa’ and ranked first in the’ Best Regional Airline‘ category. The ‘Best Airline Service Staff in Africa‘ recognition was awarded to EGYPTAIR.
FlySafair was voted ‘Best Low-Cost Carrier in Africa’ and ‘Cleanest Airline in Africa’ awarded to Airlink.
Top 10 Skytrax Best Airlines in Africa 2025
- Ethiopian Airlines (global rank: 38)
- Air Mauritius (63)
- RwandAir (64)
- South African Airways (67)
- Egyptair (68)
- Royal Air Maroc (70)
- Kenya Airways (89)
- FlySafair
- LIFT
- Fastjet