World’s Best Airlines 2016
Duabi Carrier, Emirates has been named the best airline in the world at the annual World Airline Awards held at the Farnborough Airshow by Skytrax, ousting last years winner Qatar Airways. Qatar came in second and bagged top prizes, being named the World’s Best Business Class, the World’s Best Business Class lounge and Best Airline Staff in the Middle East. It was followed by Singapore Airlines which came in third.
Its the fourth time Emirates has won the top prize in the awards history and also retained their position as the airline with the World’s Best Inflight Entertainment. ” We are honoured to be recognised by the prestigious Skytrax awards. Emirates has always put our customers at the heart of what we do, and we work hard to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers at every touchpoint, every day, all around the world. We constantly invest in our product and services, both on the ground and in the air. We listen carefully our customers, and then relentlessly challenge ourselves to deliver and exceed expectations. The fact that these awards are based on the direct feedback from passengers is gratifying and wonderful recognition for all of the hard work that’s gone into creating the Emirates experience.” said Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline.
Here is a full list of the winners;
Top Ten Airlines of 2016
- Emirates
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Etihad Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air
- Qantas Airways
- Lufthansa
A-Z Airline Award Winners
- Aegean Airlines
Best Regional Airline in Europe - Aeroflot Russian Airlines
Best Airline in Eastern Europe - Air Astana
Best Airline in Central Asia / India
Best Airline Staff Service in Central Asia / India - Air France
Best First Class Airline Lounge Dining
Best First Class Comfort Amenities - Air New Zealand
World’s Best Premium Economy Class Cabin
World’s Best Premium Economy Class Airline Seat - AirAsia
World’s Best Low-Cost Airline
Best Low-Cost Airline in Asia - AirAsia X
World’s Best Low Cost Airline Premium Cabin
World’s Best Low Cost Airline Premium Seat - ANA All Nippon Airways
World’s Best Airport Services
Best Airline Staff Service in Asia - Asiana Airlines
World’s Best Economy Class
Best Economy Seat
Best Economy Class Onboard Catering - Austrian
Best Airline Staff Service in Europe - Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras
Best Low-Cost Airline in South America
Best Airline Staff in South America - Bangkok Airways
World’s Best Regional Airline
Best Regional Airline in Asia - Cathay Pacific Airways
World’s Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness
Best First Class Airline Lounge - Copa Airlines
Best Airline in Central America / Caribbean
Best Regional Airline in Central America / Caribbean
Best Airline Staff Service in Central America / Caribbean - Emirates
World’s Best Airline (Airline of the Year)
World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment - Ethiopian Airlines
Best Airline Staff Service in Africa - Etihad Airways
World’s Best First Class
Best First Class Seat
Best First Class Onboard Catering - EVA Air
Best Airline Transpacific
Best Business Class Comfort Amenities - Finnair
Best Airline in Northern Europe - flyDubai
Best Low Cost Airline in the Middle East - Garuda Indonesia
World’s Best Cabin Crew - Hainan Airlines
Best Airline in China
Best Airline Staff Service in China - Hawaiian Airlines
Best Airline Staff Service in North America - Indigo
Best Low-Cost Airline in Central Asia / India - Jetstar Airways
Best Low-Cost Airline in Australia / Pacific - Juneyao Airlines
Best Regional Airline in China - Kulula
Best Low Cost Airline in Africa - LAN Airlines
Best Airline in South America - Lufthansa
Best Airline in Western Europe
Best Airline Transatlantic - Norwegian
World’s Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline
Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe - Plaza Premium
World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge - Porter Airlines
Best Regional Airline in North America - Qantas
Best Airline Australia in Pacific
Best Airline Staff in Australia / Pacific
Best Premium Economy Onboard Catering - Qatar Airways
World’s Best Business Class
Best Business Class Airline Lounge
Best Airline Staff in the Middle East - Royal Air Maroc
Best Regional Airline in Africa - Singapore Airlines
Best Airline in Asia
Best Business Class Airline Seat - Sky Airline
Best Regional Airline South America - South African Airways
Best Airline in Africa - Spring Airlines
Best Low-Cost Airline in China - Star Alliance
World’s Best Airline Alliance
World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge - Thai Airways
World’s Most Improved Airline
Best Airline Lounge Spa Facility - Thomson Airways
World’s Best Leisure Airline - Turkish Airlines
Best Airline in Europe
Best Airline in Southern Europe
Best Business Class Airline Catering
Best Business Class Lounge Dining - Virgin America
Best Airline in North America
Best Low-Cost Airline in North America
source; skytrax – world airline awards
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