We all know some of the best airlines in the Middle East. Some so famous that they are ranked the top airlines in the world and not just the Middle East. Fly with us to explore the Best Airlines in the Middle East for 2015 according to World Airline Awards (WAA – worldairlineawards.com):
10. Middle East Airlines
The Lebanese carrier ranks the number 10 spot according to WAA. Headquartered in Beirut, with their main Airport being Rafic Hariri International Airport. Member of the SkyTeam Alliance.
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Business Class Food on MEA – Credit: Joe Nazarian via Flickr.com
9. Fly Dubai
Dubai based United Arab Emirates Airline is within the top 10 on the list.
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8. Air Arabia
Also UAE Airline Air Arabia, head quartered in Sharjah, runs low cost flights around the Middle East. Expanding fast from different airports around the Middle East, Air Arabia promises a change in Middle Eastern Travel.
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7. Royal Jordanian Airlines
Amman based Royal Jordanian Airlines is the national flight carrier in Jordan. Known to being the main airlines of the country, and the fastest to expand into global destinations, Royal Jordanian is traveling up the Top World Airlines list year by year. Member of the OneWorld Alliance.
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6. Gulf Air
Headquartered in Muharraq, adjacent to Bahrain International Airport, the Bahraini airlines is one of the leading Middle Eastern Airlines.
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Business Class on board Gulf Air – Credit: Lucky via onemileatatime.boardingarea.com
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Business Class Meal on board Gulf Air – Credit: Lucky via onemileatatime.boardingarea.com
5. Saudi Arabian Airlines
The flag carrier airlines of Saudi Arabia, headquartered in Jeddah, runs huge international operations across the globe. Member of the SkyTeam Alliance.
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4. Oman Air
Based on the grounds of Muscat International Airport in Seeb, Oman.
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3. Etihad Airways
Ranked No. 6 on World’s Top 100 Airlines. Eithad is a Flag carrier, and the second largest airlines in the UAE. Headquartered in Khalifa City close to Abu Dhabi Airport, Etihad operates flights to many international destinations and is one of the region’s fastest growing airlines.
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Etihad Airways Bedroom in on board First Class Apartments – Credit: KAMRAN JEBREILI/ASSOCIATED PRESS
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2. Emirates
Ranked No. 6 on World’s Top 100 Airlines. Emirates is a Flag carrier and largest airlines of the United Arab Emirates. Operating internationally and headquartered in Dubai. Emirates is known to best one of the best airlines in the world, with an ever expanding number of modern aircraft fleet.
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Bar and Lounge area on board Emirates Airbus A380 – Credit: Jacob Pfleger via airlinereporter.com
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1. Qatar Airways
Ranked No. 1 on World’s Top 100 Airlines, Qatar Airways is the State-owned Flag Carrier of Qatar. QA is expanding so fast, whilst introducing new travel experiences to the world, and a travel environment you have never flew before. QA is part of the OneWorld alliance.
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Boeing 787 Business Class on Board Qatar Airways – Credit: Luc Wiesman Via dmarge.com
Economy Cabin on Qatar Airways Flights – Credit: theaviationwriter.com
