Flying has become more and more accessible in recent years, particularly thanks to the onset of leisure travellers from all over the world. Families constitute a large part of every airline’s base of customers, and therefore, it has become vital that they back their service up in a hospitable and sensitive manner to give younger flyers and their guardians the best experience possible.
Skytrax has released its list of award winners in the most family-friendly airlines in the world category with the plaudits decided via metrics such as “provision of family seating together, dedicated family check-in facilities, priority boarding, children’s meals, children’s amenities, toys and activity packs, child specific onboard entertainment, free checked luggage and policies for carrycot/pushchairs, and the standard of service assistance from ground staff and cabin crew during the travel experience”, as described on the rating agency’s official website.
Here is a look at who makes the top 10.
Most Family-Friendly Airlines in the World
Photo: Lufthansa1. Lufthansa (LH/DLH)
Lufthansa is the surprise winner in this category, bagging the number one spot ahead of the world-renowned Asian and Middle Eastern carriers. Their efficient service, synonymous with Germany, has been blended with a customer-first approach, especially towards families.
They offer dedicated family check-in desks, priority boarding, and generous baggage policies for children. On board, kids enjoy specially curated meals, alongside activity kits, games, and artsy blankets.
The airline’s in-flight entertainment includes curated films, audiobooks, and podcasts for children and teenagers to keep them occupied at thousands of feet in the sky.
Ground staff and cabin crew are trained to create a welcoming environment for families at every step, thus ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish for the passengers’ journeys.
Photo: British Airways Media Centre2. British Airways (BA/BAW)
British Airways claims second place behind its European competitor, Lufthansa. Their massive short-haul and long-haul network, especially for families originating or culminating with their travels in the United Kingdom, makes them a convenient, direct option for most travellers.
Families are allowed to check in using premium cabin queues, receive priority boarding, and special baggage allowances for items like pushchairs and car seats.
On the ground, the check-in staff is encouraged to help families sit together, whereas in the sky, they can all enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, including movies, games, and music tailored for all ages.
Special kids’ meals are available, designed to suit children’s tastes. British Airways also trains cabin crew to create a calm and supportive environment throughout the journey. Their Heathrow hub also has some great pastimes for families, helping BA build a well-rounded experience.
Photo: Emirates3. Emirates (EK/UAE)
Emirates bags third place in Skytrax’s list of the world’s most family-friendly airlines. One of the most popular choices for families, the Dubai-based premium carrier has enough reasons to rank highly, along with a prestigious list of winners.
Families benefit from priority boarding and complimentary strollers at Dubai International Airport, easing the airport movement.
Emirates offers bassinets, seatbelt extensions, and seating arrangements that keep children under 13 beside an adult aboard flights. Kids also receive nutritious but likeable meals, toys, and Polaroid photographs for memory.
The airline’s award-winning ICE entertainment system features over 250 children’s channels, including movies, music, and games. Emirates also provides excellent support for unaccompanied minors and children with specially trained staff, ensuring a smooth experience.
Photo: Singapore Airlines4. Singapore Airlines (SQ/SIA)
Singapore Airlines comes fourth in the rankings and continues its track record of performing exceptionally well in most of Skytrax’s award categories. With their impeccable safety record and a luxurious operating hub, they are the go-to choice for a lot of families in spite of high prices.
The airline offers dedicated check-in counters, priority boarding, and ensures families are seated together. Its spacious economy cabins feature ample legroom, storage areas, and power outlets, making travel more comfortable for parents and children.
The KrisWorld entertainment system includes over 1,900 movies, games, and shows tailored for travellers from diverse backgrounds.
Singapore Airlines also provides generous baggage allowances and free advanced seat selection. What truly sets it apart is its award-winning cabin crew, renowned for attentive and caring service, thus giving families the peace of mind of being well-looked after in all classes of travel.
Photo: Air Canada5. Air Canada (AC/ACA)
Air Canada occupies fifth place and is the most family-friendly airline in North America, thereby beating several popular United States-based carriers. It draws inspiration from its Asian counterparts to create a warm experience for travellers.
At key airports like Toronto and Vancouver, families benefit from dedicated check-in counters, early boarding, and free guaranteed seating together for children under 14.
Onboard, kids receive activity packs filled with games and colouring books, alongside child-friendly meals on international routes. Families can also check in pushchairs and car seats at no extra cost.
In-flight entertainment includes over 75 hours of kids’ films, music, and games, plus fast Wi-Fi to keep everyone happy. Attentive cabin crew are always at their passengers’ disposal to provide a comfortable and hospitable time when on the travels.
Photo: Qatar Airways6. Qatar Airways (QR/QTR)
Qatar Airways, as expected, makes the top 10 of the world’s most family-friendly airlines list by Skytrax. It is Emirates’ fierce rival on all grounds and narrowly loses out to its competitor, but gains a respectable standing nevertheless, especially for its focus on business class flyers.
Families benefit from priority boarding and extra baggage allowances for essentials like pushchairs and car seats. The Qsuite in business class transforms into a shared space for four, perfect for families to eat, relax, and enjoy time together in comfort and privacy.
Even in economy class, the airline offers roomy seating, personal entertainment screens, USB ports, and reliable Wi-Fi, helping to keep younger travellers entertained throughout the flight.
Qatar Airways’ cabin crew are known for their warm, attentive service, offering extra support to parents when needed, and their multilingual background makes communication easy with children too.
Photo: ANA7. All Nippon Airways (NH/ANA)
All Nippon Airways secures seventh place in Skytrax’s 2025 list of the world’s most family-friendly airlines, thanks to its welcoming and thoughtful approach to its passengers.
Families benefit from priority boarding and can bring bassinets or approved car seats on board, especially helpful for those flying with babies or toddlers.
At major Japanese airports like Narita, ANA provides family-friendly facilities including nursery rooms with changing tables, hot water, and small play areas.
On long-haul flights, children can enjoy specially prepared meals, including organic baby food and allergy-sensitive options, crafted through prior requests with customer support.
Young flyers toys, and colouring books, while ANA’s attentive cabin crew are always ready to go the extra mile to make the experience better.
Photo: Cathay Pacific8. Cathay Pacific Airways (CX/CPA)
Cathay Pacific ranks eighth in the list curated by Skytrax for its calm and customer-centric approach, which ends up making families feel at home in the sky.
Families benefit from priority boarding and can check in pushchairs, car seats, and bassinets with ease at boarding gates. At Hong Kong and other major airports, Cathay’s lounges have nursery rooms that offer changing tables, hot water, and quiet spaces for kids before boarding.
Onboard, infants can use approved child seats or bassinets, while children are served special meals.
The entertainment system includes plenty of age-appropriate films, games, and activity packs to keep young travellers engaged, and children may even receive small gifts.
Photo: EVA Air9. EVA Air (BR/EVA)
EVA Air takes ninth place in Skytrax’s 2025 rankings in this category.
From the moment families arrive at the airport, they’re well looked after with priority boarding and easy options for bringing along approved car seats or bassinets. Once boarded, younger travellers are welcomed with fun-filled activity kits, including colouring books, toys, and crayons.
The entertainment section offers plenty of child-friendly films and games to help cut time. EVA Air’s cabins also have a bright and calm colour scheme, which not only helps children but also older travellers feel at ease.
The cabin crew are kind and attentive, always happy to help with whatever families might need.
Photo: Starlux Airlines (via X)10. Starlux Airlines (JX/SJX)
Starlux rounds off the top 10 most family-friendly airlines in the world in 2025 list by Skytrax, closely following its Taiwanese full-service competitor, EVA Air, which is getting a real run for its money.
While it may not yet offer the full suite of child-specific extras found on larger airlines, what it does deliver is top service, comfort, and attention to detail that families genuinely value.
From the moment you check in, everything feels clean and comfortable. Onboard, the cabins have spacious seating across all classes—from economy to business and even first.
There’s a robust selection of in-flight entertainment to keep kids occupied, and meals are impressively refined, even in economy. The crew is polite, attentive, and eager to help, offering a level of service that makes parents feel supported.
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