But it scored strongly across all categories, according to the air transport rating agency. Edward Plaisted, a spokesman for Skytrax, told The Sun : "It is a fabulous achievement for Singapore Airlines to achieve this World's Best Airline title for 2023. "Singapore Airlines achieved excellent results in many of the award categories, with the highlight being recognition of their First Class cabin as the World's Best First Class." Singapore Airlines' new base in Gatwick will allow the firm to operate direct flights to the country from three UK airports, with London Heathrow and Manchester Airport to continue facilitating the same trips.