Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways fell out of the top 10

It took the Airline of the Year prize in Skytraxâs annual World Airline Awards, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in England.

South Koreaâs Asiana Airlines & Singapore Airlines followed in second & third place.

Air New Zealand & Qantas Airways fell out of the top ten -- spots they won last year -- while ANA All Nippon Airways & Malaysia Airlines made their top ten debuts.


Etihad Airways won Best First Class Airline, taking home the Best First Class Catering and Best First Class Chair awards .

Skytrax collected opinions from 18 million international fliers between July 2011 and June 2012 on different aspects of airline passenger experience -- from check-in to in-flight entertainment.

The Best Airline Signature Dish and Best Cabin Staff went to Malaysia Airlines. The Kuala Lumpur-based carrier serves delicious satay chicken and beef sticks onboard.

Cathay Pacific has the Best Business Class while Singapore Airlines won the Best Economy Class award, and also the Best Economy Class Catering award.