Virgin Australia Continues Winning Streak with Top Global Airline Awards

Published on February 10, 2025

Virgin Australia celebrates global success, earning World’s Best Cabin Crew and Best Regional Airline titles for the 7th consecutive year at the 2025 Airline Awards.

Virgin Australia Wins Big at 2025 Airline Excellence Awards

Virgin Australia’s cabin crew have once again proven they’re at the top of their game, securing the title of World’s Best Cabin Crew for an impressive seventh consecutive year in the 2025 AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards.

Adding to its success, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA)—the airline’s Western Australia-based regional and charter division—was named World’s Best Regional Airline for the second year in a row.

In a newly introduced category, Virgin Australia also landed third place in the global Hybrid Airlines ranking, trailing behind JetBlue and WestJet. This category recognizes airlines that successfully blend elements of both low-cost and full-service carriers.

The prestigious Airline Excellence Awards assess more than 380 airlines worldwide, evaluating them based on safety, value, passenger comfort, and innovation.

Virgin Australia’s continued recognition follows significant investments in new aircraft, upgraded interiors, in-seat power, onboard Wi-Fi, and other industry-first enhancements over the past four years.

Meanwhile, Jetstar secured second place in the Low-Cost Carrier category, while Air New Zealand (3) edged out Qantas (8) in the full-service airline rankings.