India, Feb. 9 -- Surpassing Qatar Airways, Korean Airways emerged as the Airline of the Year for 2025, as per data compiled by the AirlineRatings.com.

"The World's Best Airline Awards are determined based on feedback from travelers, expert editor reviews, overall product choice and consistency for passengers, innovation, and forward fleet orders,"AirlineRatings.com said.

As per the Australia-based aviation safety and product rating agency, Korean Air won the numero uno position for its exceptional focus on passenger comfort, particularly in Economy Class, where it maintains industry-leading seat pitches of 33-34 inches on wide-body aircraft.

The agency said unlike many of its competitors, Korean Air resisted reducing seat space, ensuri...