IBOV 183,827.59 ▲ 0.46% IPSA 11,055.91 ▼ 0.73% IPC MEX 65,071.30 ▲ 0.20% MERVAL 2,782,561 ▼ 0.59% COLCAP 2,558.92 ▼ 0.79% BVL PERÚ 60,220.45 ▲ 0.32% USD/BRL5.20▼ 0.43% USD/MXN18.07▲ 0.16% USD/CLP972.08▲ 0.38% USD/COP3,323▲ 0.62% USD/PEN3.44▼ 0.01% USD/ARS1,524▼ 0.05% USD/UYU40.27▲ 3.67% USD/PYG5,843▲ 2.30% USD/BOB11.96▲ 0.45% USD/DOP59.27▲ 0.12% USD/CRC452.68▲ 2.68% USD/GTQ7.64▲ 3.13% USD/HNL26.87▲ 3.23% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.34% USD/VES856.92▲ 0.01% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.70▲ 1.64% EUR/BRL5.90▲ 0.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 183,827.59 ▲ 0.46% IPSA 11,055.91 ▼ 0.73% IPC MEX 65,071.30 ▲ 0.20% MERVAL 2,782,561 ▼ 0.59% COLCAP 2,558.92 ▼ 0.79% BVL PERÚ 60,220.45 ▲ 0.32% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Changes in Global Airline Rankings: LATAM Advances and Azul Declines

By · June 25, 2024 · 2 min read

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The 2024 World Airline Awards have once again highlighted the shifting landscape of global aviation, with Chile’s LATAM and Brazil’s Azul showing notable changes in their rankings.

LATAM climbed to 43rd place, up from 45th last year. It dominated the South American category, winning awards for Best Airline Staff, Business Class, and Economy offerings.

Conversely, Azul saw a slight decline, falling to 53rd from 48th. Despite the drop, Azul retained its title as the Best Regional Airline in South America.

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It was recognized for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across its fleet.

The awards, held by the UK-based consultancy Skytrax, are renowned for their comprehensive assessment of airline performance.

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In addition, they span numerous categories, including cabin service, catering, and staff service.

This year’s event saw Qatar Airways take the top spot globally, marking its eighth win as the World’s Best Airline since the awards began in 1999.

Significant among the rankings were also the top airlines by region, with Delta Air Lines and Vistara winning accolades in North America and India/South Asia, respectively.

Delta was praised for its outstanding service, mirroring the sentiments of approximately 200 million passengers annually.

The survey, which informed these awards, was based on the feedback of airline passengers worldwide, emphasizing the impartial and extensive nature of its methodology.

However, this approach ensures a balanced representation of consumer opinions across the globe.

For more details on the rankings and categories, you can visit the official Skytrax World Airline Awards site.

This summary provides an overview of how airlines are performing on a global scale, highlighting significant movements and recognitions within the industry.

Here’s a look at the top 20 airlines in the 2024 rankings:

1. Qatar Airways
2. Singapore Airlines
3. Emirates
4. ANA All Nippon Airways
5. Cathay Pacific Airways
6. Japan Airlines
7. Turkish Airlines
8. EVA Air
9. Air France
10. Swiss International Air Lines
11. Korean Air
12. Hainan Airlines
13. British Airways
14. Fiji Airways
15. Iberia
16. Vistara
17. Virgin Atlantic
18. Lufthansa
19. Etihad Airways
20. Saudi Arabian Airlines

This summary provides an overview of how airlines are performing on a global scale, highlighting significant movements and recognitions within the industry.

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