The Official Airline Guide (OAG) has awarded top airlines for more than two decades. Business passengers, around the world, select the winners by voting for airlines with the best standards in the industry. The 2005 award highlights are:
- Airline of the Year 2005: Continental Airlines
- Best Airline Based in Asia: Singapore Airlines
- Best Airline Based in Australasia/Pacific: Qantas Airways
- Best Airline Based in Central/South America & Caribbean: LAN Airlines
- Best Airline Based in Central/Eastern Europe: CSA Czech Airlines
- Best Airline Based in North America: Continental Airlines
- Best Airline Based in Western Europe: British Airways
- Best Airline Based in Africa: South African Airways
- Best Airline Based in Middle East/Indian Sub-Continent: Emirates
- Best Low Cost/No Frills Airline: Virgin Blue
