Emirates Airlines honored as top choice for long-distance flights at the Telegraph Travel Awards held in 2025.
Emirates Continues to Shine in Global Aviation
Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has once again been honoured with several prestigious awards in the recent years, 2023, 2024, and 2025. These recognitions highlight the airline's commitment to innovation, premium service, and extensive global network.
In 2023 and 2024, Emirates was named the "Best Long-Haul Airline" at The Telegraph Travel Awards, a title it also held in 2025. The accolade, voted on by 20,000 readers, recognizes the airline's world-class service, innovation, and global reach.
The year 2024 saw Emirates soar even higher, being ranked the "World’s Best Airline" in a comprehensive global consumer study that evaluated 90 airlines based on over 30 criteria, including punctuality, baggage allowance, route network, and in-flight meals 13.
In 2025, Emirates added another feather to its cap when it was named "Most Recommended Global Brand" by YouGov. The airline was the only one to appear in the global top 10 brands list, underscoring its reputation and customer recommendation worldwide 13.
Emirates' service excellence has been consistently recognized, establishing the airline as a leader in long-haul aviation. The airline expanded its routes during this period, adding cities such as Shenzhen, Da Nang, Siem Reap, Damascus, and Hangzhou to its network 1.
The awards ceremony for the Telegraph Travel Awards 2025 was held in London, with Helen Breen, Leisure Sales Manager in the UK, accepting the award on behalf of Emirates 13. The criteria for the awards included punctuality, baggage allowance, fleet age, route network, in-flight dining, and rewards programme value 1.
The flagship A380s, world-class lounges, multilingual crew, and award-winning entertainment system of Emirates contribute to setting global standards in aviation. These awards emphasize Emirates’ sustained high standards in service quality, innovation, and network growth throughout 2023-2025 13.
Sources: - Emirates - World's Best Airline at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2024 - Emirates - Best Long-Haul Airline at The Telegraph Travel Awards 2025 - Emirates - Most Recommended Global Brand by YouGov
Emirates' reputation as a global brand extends beyond aviation, reaching the realms of lifestyle and travel, reflecting its continuous innovation in service quality and network growth from 2023 to 2025. In 2025, the airline was even recognized as "Most Recommended Global Brand" by YouGov, signifying its significant influence and customer endorsement worldwide.
