In a crowded gala ceremony at London’s iconic Langham Hotel, airline leaders and top airline management from across the globe gathered to receive their 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards recognised for their clarity of process and independence, the 'Oscars of the Air'.
Taking top spot from last year’s winner Qatar Airlines was Singapore, always highly rated but not a winner since 2008. Sad to say not one genuine British carrier won a major award, the only mention in 72 categories being easyJet and TUI Airways as Best Low-Cost Airline in the UK and Best Leisure Airline in the UK respectively, and BA as Best Cabin Crew. It was Airline of the Year 2006.
“Singapore Airlines is honoured to be named World’s Best Airline in the Skytrax awards, and I dedicate it to the 26,000 SIA Group employees who focus every day on delivering the world’s best travel experience to our customers,” said CEO Goh Choon Phong, accepting the award.
In second place, Qatar Airways collected major awards for the World’s Best Business Class, the Best Business Class Seat, the World’s Best First Class Lounge and the Best Airline in the Middle East. ANA took the award for the Best Aircraft Cabin Cleanliness and the category of Best Airline Staff in Asia (combining airport and cabin staff).
Plaza Premium won Best Independent Airport Lounge and Star took the alliance award.
www.worldairlineawards.com/a-z-airline-awards-winners-2018
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