DOHA: Qatar Airways has been named “Airline of the Year” by the international air transport rating organization, Skytrax, for an unprecedented seventh time.
At an event organized in London, Qatar Airways also took home three additional awards including World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining, and Best Airline in the Middle East.
Qatar Airways has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and now 2022.
The prestigious 2022 Skytrax awards are coveted within the industry due to their reputation as the benchmark for excellence and distinction.
Qatar Airways home airport and hub, Hamad International Airport, was also recently voted the World’s Best Airport 2022, taking home the award for the second year in succession, ensuring that passengers can relax and enjoy their flights knowing they are travelling with the World’s Best Airline through the World’s Best Airport.
The airline’s premium cabin featuring the patented Qsuite, has been voted World’s Best Business Class for the sixth year running while the Al Mourjan lounge was recognized for its outstanding culinary excellence and was awarded the World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining, a statement issue by the Airways, said.
Similarly, Qatar Airways was also announced as Best Airline in the Middle East, a strong affirmation of its reputation for excellence, a strong global network, leading global partnerships and every passenger journey having a touchpoint with Hamad International Airport.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said, “To be named as the World’s Best Airline was always a goal when Qatar Airways was created, but to win it for the seventh time and pick up three additional awards is a testament to all the hard work of our incredible employees.:
He further said, “Their continued dedication and drive is to ensure our passengers have the best experience possible when they fly with Qatar Airways.”
Edward Plaisted of Skytrax said, “To receive the 2022 World’s Best Airline award is a great recognition of Qatar Airways high standards, and recognizes the hard work and dedication from every member of the airline’s staff to satisfy customers.”
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