The Emirates airline secured five global awards at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards held in Bahrain, adding to its already impressive portfolio of over 20 accolades in 2025. These awards highlight Emirates as a top global airline brand and recognize the excellence of its in-flight entertainment system ice, First Class experience, and airport lounges. Additionally, Emirates Skywards was named the Worlds Leading Airline Loyalty Program 2025.
Emirates 5 World Travel Awards 2025:
- Worlds Leading Airline Brand 2025 Emirates
- Worlds Leading In-Flight Entertainment 2025 Emirates
- Worlds Leading Airline Loyalty Program 2025 Emirates Skywards
- Worlds Leading First Class 2025 Emirates
- Worlds Leading First Class Lounge 2025 Emirates First Class Lounge @ Emirates Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport
Other 2025 Recognitions
In November, Emirates was named Best Airline in the World for the 8th consecutive year at the ULTRAs Travel Awards. It also won Best Premium Economy and the Lifetime Achievement Award for services to global aviation, awarded to Sir Tim Clark.
The Aviation Business Middle East recognized Emirates with Best First Class of the Year and Airline of the Year awards.
Forbes Travel Guide Verified Air Travel Awards honored Emirates as Best International Airline, Best International First Class, and Best International Airline Lounge, while The Times & The Sunday Times Travel Awards named it Best Long-Haul Airline.
In September, Emirates received two major awards at the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California:
2026 APEX Best Global Entertainment Award for its ice system
2026 APEX WORLD CLASS Award recognizing the overall customer experience and brand excellence
Earlier in 2025, Emirates also received accolades such as Best Long-Haul Airline (The Telegraph Travel Awards), Most Recommended Brand 2025 (YouGov), and multiple honors from Business Traveller Middle East Awards, including Best Airline in the World for the 12th consecutive year, Best First Class, Best Premium Economy, and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East.
These awards confirm Emirates continued leadership in luxury travel, customer experience, and brand excellence, cementing 2025 as another record year for the airline.
