Europe's best airline revealed and it has new cheap flights from the UK
TOP FLYER Europe's best airline revealed and it has new cheap flights from the UK
TURKISH Airlines has been named the best in Europe - for the tenth year in a row.
Aviation experts Skytrax - described as the Oscars of aviation - has revealed the winning airlines of its prestigious awards for 2025.
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Turkish Airlines is 'The Best Airline in Europe', according to Skytrax
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The airline won eight awards in total
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And Turkish Airlines was declared the 'Best Airline in Europe'.
They scooped up eight awards in total, being in sixth place for the rankings for 'World's Best Airline'.
Turkish Airlines also won the 'Best Economy Class in Europe', 'Best Economy Class Onboard Catering in Europe', 'Best Business Class Onboard Catering'.
Continuing the list of accolades, it was awarded the 'Best Business Class in Europe', 'Best Business Class in Southern Europe', 'Best Business Class Onboard Catering in Europe', and 'Best Airline in Southern Europe.'
It was founded in 1933 and serves the most non-stop destinations of any airline.
Turkish Airlines currently flies to 352 destinations in 131 countries.
The airline also offers the 'Stopover in Istanbul' service, where passengers connecting in Istanbul can explore the city during their layover and stay in partner hotels free of charge.
CEO of Skytrax, Edward Plaisted, said: "Turkish Airlines continues to deliver a carefully crafted product that resonates strongly with passengers - from the warmth of its hospitality to the quality of its onboard dining."
"These results reaffirm the airline's standing as a leading carrier in the region and a consistent presence in the global top tier."
It's not the first time the airline has won big at Skytrax, last year, it was also named Europe's best carrier.
Europe's best airline reveals new plane cabins
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Brits can fly to Turkish cities as well as destinations like America and Egypt with the airline
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Turkish Airlines also offers cheap flights from the UK to destinations like Istanbul, Antalya, and other Turkish cities, as well as other destinations like New York, Sharm El Sheikh, and Cape Town.
Turkish Airlines recently announced its new flights from Birmingham, Dublin, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester.
The carrier operates 47 weekly flights from London Heathrow, which includes extra to Istanbul.
Manchester-Istanbul has increased from 25 to 28 weekly services with flights starting from £171.
From London Stansted, you can get a return flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines from £117.
Other cheap flights include the route from London Gatwick to Lefkosa with return flights from £170.
The airline revealed in June of this year that will be adding more destinations across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Oceania too.
Just last year, Turkish Airlines revealed its new business class plane cabins with sliding doors.
It's designed with a 1-2-1 layout so that everyone has aisle access.
There are marble-style tables as well as rose-gold touches, wireless charging and personal reading lamps.
By the end of 2025, Turkish Airlines hopes to roll out free WiFi for all passengers too.
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Qatar won the award for 'World's Best Airline'
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The winner for 'World's Best Airline' was Qatar Airways - it's the ninth time it has been named the best in more than 25 years of the annual Skytrax Awards.
Deputy Travel Editor, Kara Godfrey, flew on Qatar for a trip to Sri Lanka, and said it felt like a 'hotel in the sky'.
There are lots of movies for entertainment, delicious drinks, and the Qsuite provides plenty of privacy.
While some don't want to spend big on business class, the economy seats are roomier than you think too and very comfy according to Sun's Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski.
Plus, we flew on the airline with the world's best plane food and give our verdict.
And the business class pods that we said were 'a game-changer'.
Best Airlines in Europe 2025 by Skytrax
Here are the European airline winners for 2025... Turkish Airlines Air France Swiss International Air Lines British Airways Lufthansa Virgin Atlantic Iberia KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Austrian Airlines Finnair
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