What rank is Japan Airlines?

This year, both All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines have made the top ten list out of more than 325 airlines in the survey results. ANA came in third place this year, behind only Singapore Airlines (No 1) and Qatar Airways (No 2). Japan Airlines, meanwhile, was ranked fifth behind Emirates (No 4).



Japan Airlines (JAL) consistently ranks among the top-tier elite carriers in the world. In the 2025/2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, Japan Airlines currently holds the rank of 9th best airline in the world. It is frequently lauded for having the World's Best Economy Class Airline Seat, a title it has held multiple times due to the generous "Apex" layout and legroom. JAL is one of the few airlines globally to maintain a 5-Star Rating from Skytrax, reflecting its excellence in service, cabin cleanliness, and airport hospitality. In regional rankings, it often vies for the top spot in Asia with its domestic rival, All Nippon Airways (ANA), which currently ranks slightly higher at 5th. JAL is particularly famous for its "Omotenashi" (traditional Japanese hospitality), which guests experience through meticulous attention to detail and high-quality in-flight catering, even in the economy cabin.

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