By Shantini Mogan
31 JANUARY:In Fortune magazine’s ranking of the world’s most admired firms, Singapore Airlines has secured the top spot as an airline and is ranked 28th overall.
The 27th edition of the list is based on a survey that questioned 3,380 global executives, directors, and financial analysts to choose the ten firms they most respected. Nine criteria, such as management caliber, innovation, and worldwide competitiveness, were used to rate the companies.
The national carrier received 29th place in 2024, compared to 31st place in 2023. It took the 32nd position in 2022 and the 34th position in 2021. SIA was the sole Singapore-based company in the top 50, coming in at number 28 on the global list for 2025.SIA was ranked higher than well-known international brands and organizations like Starbucks, Accenture, Visa, and Samsung on the list, which was primarily made up of US-based businesses.
For the eighteenth consecutive year, Apple topped the 2025 list, followed by Microsoft and Amazon.Furthermore, SIA moved up from second place in 2024 to become the leading airline among its industry rivals. The United States’ SkyWest and Japan’s ANA shared fourth place, followed by Germany’s Lufthansa in third place and the United States’ Delta Air Lines in second.
“At Singapore Airlines, we are firmly committed to setting new standards in air travel and maintaining our industry leadership position,” stated Goh Choon Phong, the company’s chief executive. This Fortune magazine award demonstrates the zeal, commitment, and fortitude of our workers, who never stop working to provide a top-notch travel experience. We never take their unwavering support for granted, and we would like to thank our clients and all of our partners for it. ANN and The Straits Times.
