Air New Zealand named 'Airline of the Year' by AirlineRatings
By David Flynn, December 2 2014
Air New Zealand has been named 'Airline of the Year' by AirlineRatings.com, marking the second year in a row that the Kiwi carrier has been recognised "for its award winning in-flight innovations, record financial performance, operational safety and motivation of its staff."
The AirlineRatings team also highlighted Air New Zealand’s commitment to a young technologically advanced fleet.
AirNZ CEO Chris Luxon with AirlineRatings editor-in-chief Geoffrey Thomas
AirNZ also won Best Premium Economy Class, while Cathay Pacific was once again singled out for Best Business Class.
Etihad Airways picked up Best First Class for its new Airbus 380 and Boeing 787 product.
Best Economy Class went to Thai Airways and Best In-Flight Entertainment to Emirates.
Qantas was recognised for Best Domestic Service, Best Catering and Best Lounges, while Virgin Australia won Best Cabin Crew and 'Best New World Carrier', an award which AirlineRatings said "recognises the transformation that many airlines are trying to meet rapidly changing market demands."
Other winners included Scoot, EVA Air, Lufthansa, JetBlue, Norwegian, Bangkok Airways and LAN Chile.
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David Flynn is the Editor-in-Chief of Executive Traveller and a bit of a travel tragic with a weakness for good coffee, shopping and lychee martinis.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
28 Feb 2014
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Well deserved award!!
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
06 Nov 2014
Total posts 357
I wish they would release more award spaces to their partners on their premium cabin
QF NZ
28 Jul 2013
Total posts 29
I wonder when any airline is going to get their head around good use of points for thier frequent tavellers. For instance being easiliy able to get a points ticket along with your full fare for long haul flights and having them actually linked.
25 Sep 2013
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I am shocked SQ didn't make the list.
06 Feb 2013
Total posts 14
They did. They got #6 in the world
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
29 Jun 2013
Total posts 366
I wish Air NZ flew Melb to Hong Kong direct or Melb Singapore direct it is a great airline to fly with.but always back to Auck to Asia or Europe
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