Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has been named Best Airline — Business Class at the TTG Travel Awards for the second consecutive year.
The award is voted for by the readers of several TTG magazines.
Etihad Airways’ Vice President Australia and Asia, Lindsay White, accepted the award on behalf of the airline’s 27th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2016 Ceremony and Gala Dinner held in Bangkok on Thursday night.
White said the award reflected the strength of the airline’s partnerships with the travel trade and validated Etihad Airways’ investment in its Business Class guest experience.
“Being voted Best Airline — Business Class for the second consecutive year is testament to the tremendous support we receive from the travel industry throughout Asia Pacific.
“Our partners are critical to our success and we are delighted to offer a world-class product and hospitality experience which they are proud to sell.
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“We have invested significantly in our Business Class product and service to offer our guests unprecedented levels of comfort, style and hospitality every day, on every flight.
“The ground-breaking Business Studios on our fleet of A380s and B787 Dreamliners, in particular, have redefined premium air travel, setting a new benchmark for business class travel worldwide.”
The TTG Travel Awards have been recognising the best of the Asia Pacific’s travel industry since 1989. This annual event honours organisations and individuals in four categories — Travel Supplier, Travel Agency, Outstanding Achievement and Travel Hall of Fame.
The Best Airline — Business Class award is determined against several performance criteria: providing the best product and service, schedules and network; agent friendliness in terms of reservations, confirmations and commission; and the professionalism of the airline’s sales and marketing team.
