Emirates Sweeps Major 2025 Travel Awards For Its First Class, Lounges & Luxury Experience

Flying with Emirates comes with its own set of perks. The Dubai-based airline has been crowned as the best in the world multiple times for a plethora of reasons. But this isn’t stopping them for securing more. Yes, Emirates has bagged yet another round of global awards, reaffirming its spot as the world’s preferred carrier. From Forbes Travel Guide to Conde Nast, the wins are major ones recorded in 2025.

Emirates Continues Its Winning Streak, Soaring High With Global Travel Awards

Flying high with another win in the skies! We’ve been awarded ‘Best International Airline 2025’. https://t.co/PXMnxNkf9P pic.twitter.com/iRrfv8mzrk

— Emirates (@emirates) October 29, 2025

From being crowned as ‘Best International Airline’, ‘Best International First Class’ to ‘Best International Airline Lounge’ at the Forbes Travel Guide Verified Air Travel Awards.  As per the press release, the carrier has swept a few more titles at the World Travel Awards, The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards, and the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2025.

For the second consecutive year, Emirates took home the title of Best International Airline from Forbes Travel Guide. 9,000 frequent fliers and luxury travel experts have voted for this one. Emirates’ passenger experience is truly luxurious, and Forbes has made it a point to praise it. From the new lounge-style First-Class check-in area to its autism certification programme, Emirates keeps upgrading and customising its passenger experience. 

Recognised By Travellers Around The World

Around 900,000 readers voted Emirates as the Best Long-Haul Airline at the Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards 2025. It’s not just the luxurious amenities but even their five-star cabin crew that elevate the experience. Also, their ultra-luxurious A380 fleet, plus their service expansion to destinations like Shenzhen and Siem Reap, makes travel accessible, flexible and comfortable.

At the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards, Emirates earned an impressive score of 87.86. Guess who is the Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand? Well, this one was also bagged by Emirates at the World Travel Awards 2025.

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First Class Redefining Air Travel

With over 26,800 First Class seats flying weekly, Emirates is officially the world’s largest operator of international First Class travel. Because luxury in the Emirates is not limited to reclining seats or more leg space. Their Boeing 777-300ER suites offer floor-to-ceiling doors, zero-gravity seats, Bulgari amenities, and caviar service. They truly changed the meaning of luxury in the airline industry. 

Dubai First Class Lounge is celebrated for its gourmet dining, spa treatments, cigar bar, and direct boarding gates and has secured an award for the same. So next time you book an Emirates flight, remember it’s not just a luxurious experience but also a winner of multiple travel awards! 

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