Air Canada has earned the title of Best Airline in North America at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, held during the Paris Air Show.

The awards, based on surveys from approximately 22 million global travellers, also named the Toronto Air Canada Signature Suite the World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining for the second year in a row, BREAKING travel news.

Additionally, Air Canada’s flight attendants were recognized as the Best Cabin Crew in Canada and North America.

“We are tremendously proud that Air Canada has been named the Best Airline in North America at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards. I thank our customers, the people who know our products and services best, for voting for us and for their loyalty in choosing to fly with Air Canada. I congratulate our 40,000 global employees, who are the true winners of this award, and I thank them for their professionalism in taking care of our customers and transporting them safely with glowing-hearted hospitality. I am pleased but not surprised to see their work elevating the customer experience recognized on a global stage,” said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada.

“In North America, we are Canada’s flag carrier competing successfully against the world’s largest and best airlines, which makes this award very significant. But while today we are celebrating, we are not letting up. Our commitment is to rise even higher – through new products, services, and delivering with care and class, positive customer experiences as we share the best of Canada with the entire world – to keep earning our customers’ loyalty far into the future.”

Rousseau added, “We are also very proud of the awards given our cabin crews as Best Cabin Crew in Canada and North America. These recognise the efforts our crews make every day to treat our customers with care and class.”

Air Canada also received several other accolades, including Best Low-Cost Airline for its Rouge subsidiary, Most Family Friendly Airline in North America, Best Premium Economy Class Onboard Catering in North America, Best Business Class Onboard Catering in North America, and Best Business Class Lounge in North America.

The awards underscore Air Canada’s position as an industry leader and its commitment to elevating the travel experience, as recognized by the voices of its customers.