Etihad Airways, the second largest airline from the United Arab Emirates, has recently been named the “World’s Leading Airline” for the seventh year in a row. The airline won the sought after award at this years World Travel Awards Grand Gala Ceremony. The event took place at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida, Morocco and was attended by all the prominent figures within the industry.
Established in 2003, Etihad Airways was quick to dominate the airline industry, and they are arguably one of the most luxurious airliners that you can fly with today. With their fleet of 119 or so airplanes, Etihad Airways operates across the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
In a recent press statement, Peter Baumgartner, the companies chief commercial officer said:
Once again, Etihad Airways’ commitment to reimagining flying earned us some of the industry’s highest accolades, including World’s Leading Airline for the seventh year in a row. This is a great reward for the monumental efforts all of us at Etihad Airways have put into making our young and progressive company a global leader in innovation, hospitality and style.
In addition to winning the “World’s Leading Airline” award, Etihad Airways also secured a number of other awards as well. They won the “World’s Leading First Class” award, the “World’s Leading Inflight Entertainment” award, and the “World’s Leading Cabin Crew” award. Additionally earlier this month Etihad Airways won the “Airline of the Year 2016” award from Air Transport World. So if you have the option to fly with Etihad Airways in the future, you probably should do so.
Photos by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images, Etihad Airways
