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Thai Airways International has been named the world’s best economy class airline for 2017 by Skytrax, in a sideline event to the Paris Air Show.



Besides the recognition to Thailand’s national carrier, another Thai airline - Bangkok Airways - received the award for "world’s best regional airline".

[b]Qatar Airways was named the world’s best airline for 2017, replacing its Middle East-based rival Emirates, which this year dropped down to fourth position. Singapore Airlines came in second[/b],