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Korean Air wins best airline of the year award

There is a lot of competition among airlines to be the best. The website AirlineRatings.com has announced which company is at the top of its list. The site provides "detailed ratings, reviews and information on airlines around the globe". It puts together its annual World's Best Airlines Awards. This year's winner is Korean Air. The website wrote: "Korean Air won the Airline of the Year 2025 for its exceptional focus on passenger comfort, particularly in economy class." The site added: "Korean Air's thoughtful touches, such as slippers and generous meal portions on long-haul flights, enhanced its appeal." The reviewers praised the airline for its "investments in modern, fuel-efficient aircraft".

There were also winners in other award categories. Qatar Airways won again for having the best business class. The airline was also voted second in the best airline category. Qatar Airways has a cabin layout with "fully enclosed private suites with sliding doors, offering passengers complete privacy". The best first-class award went to Singapore Airlines. The reviewers said the airline has "redefined luxury". In addition, Changi Airport in Singapore won the world's best airport award. The top low-cost airline for 2025 was AirAsia. In this category, the reviewers looked at services such as meals, drinks and snacks, Wi-Fi, and in-flight entertainment. Airlines must also meet "rigorous safety standards".

 

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competition / list / reviews / the globe / winner / passenger / comfort / modern / business class / cabin / sliding doors / privacy / luxury / airport / low cost / safety 

 

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True / False  

1) There is very little competition among airlines worldwide.  T / F

2) You can read reviews about airlines on AirlineRatings.com.  T / F

3) Korean Air gives passengers slippers on longhaul flights.  T / F

4) Korean Air invested in modern, fuel-efficient airplanes.  T / F

5) Qatar Airways won the award for best business class.  T / F

6) Singapore Airlines got the prize for the best flight attendants.  T / F

7) The best low-cost airline was Air Europe.  T / F

8) The awards only look at flight comfort and not safety standards.  T / F 

 

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Discussion

1) What do you think about what you read?

2) What do you think of business class?

3) What do you think flying first class would be like?

4) What is 'luxury' flying?

5) What do you think of in-flight entertainment on airplanes?

6) Do you ever worry about safety on airplanes?

7) How would you help someone who is afraid of flying?

8) What questions would you like to ask the CEO of Korean Air?