In the world of Airlines ...

Extract from an article dated April 6, 2009 in SMH- Cathay Pacific has edged out Singapore Airlines to be named the world's best airline in the annual Skytrax awards.

Airline of the Year 2009
1. Cathay Pacific (CX)
2. Singapore Airline (SQ)
3. Asiana Airlines (AAR)
4. Qatar Airways (QTR)
5. Emirates (UAE)
6. Qantas Airways (QF)
7. Etihad Airways (ETD)
8. Air New Zealand (ANZ)
9. Malaysia Airline (MAS)
10. Thai Airways (THA)

Best Cabin Staff
1. Malaysia Airline (MAS)
2. Asiana Airlines (AAR)
3. Thai Airways (THA)
4. Singapore Airline (SQ)
5. Cathay Pacific (CX)

Best in-flight Entertainment
1. Emirates (UAE)
2. Singapore Airline (SQ)
3. Virgin Atlantic (VIR)
4. Cathay Pacific (CX)
5. Qatar Airways (QTR)

Best First Class
1. Singapore Airline (SQ)
2. Emirates (UAE)
3. Qatar Airways (QTR)
4. Cathay Pacific (CX)
5. Thai Airways (THA)

Best Business Class
1. Etihad Airways (ETD)
2. Singapore Airline (SQ)
3. Virgin Atlantic (VIR)
4. British Airways (BAW)
5. Air New Zealand (ANZ)

Best Economy Class
1. Qatar Airways (QTR)
2. Asiana Airlines (AAR)
3. Air New Zealand (ANZ)
4. Singapore Airline (SQ)
5. Malaysia Airline (MAS)