World’s best airlines 2016 by Skytrax – in pictures

2. Qatar Airways – Also won the World’s Best Business Class, Best Business Class Airline Lounge and Best Airline Staff in the Middle East awards. AFP

3. Singapore Airlines – Also won the Best Airline in Asia and Best Business Class Airline Seat awards. Tim Chong / Reuters

4. Cathay Pacific – Also won the World’s Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness and Best First Class Airline Lounge awards. Vincent Yu / AP Photo

5. ANA All Nippon Airways – Also won the World’s Best Airport Services and Best Airline Staff Service in Asia awards. Roslan Rahman / AFP

6. Etihad Airways – Also won the World’s Best First Class, Best First Class Seat and Best First Class Onboard Catering awards. Delores Johnson / The National

7. Turkish Airlines – Also won the Best Airline in Europe, Best Airline in Southern Europe, Best Business Class Airline Catering and Best Business Class Lounge Dining awards. Murad Sezer / Reuters

8. EVA Air – Also won the Best Airline Transpacific and Best Business Class Comfort Amenities. Patrick Lin / AFP

9. Qantas Airways – Als won the Best Airline Australia in Pacific, Best Airline Staff in Australia / Pacific and Best Premium Economy Onboard Catering awards. Rick Rycroft / AP Photo

10. Lufthansa – Also won the Best Airline in Western Europe and Best Airline Transatlantic awards. Lukas Schulze / EPA

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The Dubai carrier Emirates has been named the Airline of the Year for 2016 by Skytrax, an annual award based on the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey. Find out which other airlines made it to the top ten list.

Updated: July 12, 2016, 12:00 AM