Etihad Airways Named Middle East's Leading Airline For 6th Year

Manila Bulletin
May 7, 2012

Etihad Airways has again cleaned up at the prestigious World Travel Awards Middle East.

  The carrier was named the Middle East's Leading Airline for the sixth year in a row at a glittering black tie gala in Dubai this week.

  The accolade was one of four awards won by the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.

  Etihad Airways was also recognized for the Middle East's Leading Airline First Class, Leading Airline Inflight Ebtertainment and Leading Cabin Staff.

  The World Travel Awards (WTA), described by the Wall Street Journal as the "travel industry's equivalent to the Oscars," are voted for by passengers and travel agents from 160 countries.

  "Winning a World Travel Award is the highest commendation in the travel and tourism industry and this triumph serves as a testament to Etihad Airways' hard work and commitment to excellence over the last 12 months," said Graham Cooke, WTA Chairman and Founder.

  "Etihad Airways has become a global super-brand in just eight years. The past years has been particularly fruitful, as it reported its first full-year profit and continued its global expansion," he said.

  Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive Officer James Hogan said the airline was honored to be recognized yet again by such an esteemed organization.

  "I am immensely proud to see etihad Airways hold onto the coveted title of Middle East's Leading Airline. Not only that, but this is also the sixth year in a row that we have taken home the regional honors for Leading Airline First Class and the third year in a row to be recognised for Leading Cabin Staff. Such accolades in our home market - a very competitive market - are a huge accomplishment. The Etihad Airways brand has now clearly been cemented among the world's commitment to providing inspiring experiences and the best of modern Arabian hospitality," Hogan said.