Star Alliance named World’s Best Airline Alliance at the 2025 Skytrax Awards - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

The announcement was made on June 17, 2025, during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport.

In addition to the top alliance award, the Star Alliance Lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport was also named the World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge for the second year in a row, following its grand opening in October 2023.

Theo Panagiotoulias, Chief Executive Officer of Star Alliance, expressed his appreciation:

“This continued recognition is incredibly significant to all of us at Star Alliance. It reflects the trust millions of customers place in our member airlines, connected by a rhythm, to create smoother journeys every day.”

He went on to commend the dedication of employees across the network:

“This achievement reflects the shared commitment to excellence shown by every employee at Star Alliance and across our member airlines throughout a promising 2024. I proudly accept this honour on their behalf and encourage them to keep aiming higher in the year ahead and beyond.”

This year, 14 Star Alliance member airlines received a total of 62 top honours across individual award categories, reinforcing the alliance’s leadership in global air travel.

Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, commented:

“We are pleased to recognise Star Alliance as the World’s Best Airline Alliance, and for having the Best Airline Alliance Lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle. These awards speak to the alliance’s continued efforts to create a joined-up experience that appeals to today’s international passenger, both in the air and on the ground.”

Widely regarded as the "Oscars of the aviation industry", the Skytrax World Airline Awards are based on millions of customer surveys conducted worldwide. The 2025 results reflect more than 22 million eligible entries collected between September 2024 and May 2025.

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