People, Positions and Obituaries · 26 March 2026

Qatar Airways named world’s best full-service carrier for 2026 by AirlineRatings.com.

Exam-focused facts from the 26 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Qatar Airways secured the top position among full-service carriers in the 2026 global airline rankings released by AirlineRatings.com.
  • Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines were ranked second and third respectively in the full-service category.
  • Korean Air, Japan Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand also featured among the top-ranked full-service carriers.
  • Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines and British Airways were listed among leading hybrid carriers for 2026.
  • HK Express topped the low-cost segment, followed by Jetstar and AirAsia Group.