Etihad Airways wins a string of awards

The pinnacle of these efforts is its annual Airline Excellence Awards, which are decided by AirlineRatings.com’s editorial team.

Abu Dhabi — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has won the coveted ‘Best First Class’ and ‘Best Long Haul Airline Middle-East and Africa’ categories in the AirlineRatings.com 2015 Airline Excellence Awards.

The airline was also ranked in second position in the world’s top 10. AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only comprehensive safety and product rating portal, celebrates and promotes excellence in the airline industry. The pinnacle of these efforts is its annual Airline Excellence Awards, which are decided by AirlineRatings.com’s editorial team.

Moreover, Etihad Airways has won three major travel awards, at two gala ceremonies in Dublin. The Abu Dhabi-based airline received the award for ‘Best Longhaul Airline’ at the Blue Insurance Travel Media Awards, as well as the ‘Best Longhaul Airline’ and ‘Best Business Class Airline’ at the Irish Travel Trade Awards on November 28.

The Travel Media Awards took place at Dublin’s Clyde Court Hotel with the event hosted by TV and radio personality, Kathryn Thomas. It is the third year the awards have taken place, with all categories voted for by Irish travel media.—business@khaleejtimes.com