Korean Air, Korea's leading air carrier, said Monday it has been named the best airline of 2025 by Airline Ratings, a prestigious Australia-based aviation and travel publication.

Korean Air has soared to new heights, clinching the number one spot as Airline of the Year for 2025 according to aviation safety and product rating website AirlineRatings.com. And it seems a big reason for this is the legroom space on its flights.

How important is extra legroom on a plane? Extremely important, if the results of the AirlineRatings.com annual round-up of the best airlines across the globe is anything to go by.

Korean Air's commitment to economy passengers is one of the main reasons for its elevation to top of the World's Best Airline frankings.

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.

Korean Air has been named 2025 Airline of the Year by AirlineRatings, recognizing its commitment to passenger comfort, safety, and fleet modernization. Discover why this airline is leading the industry and what sets it apart from competitors.