Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been awarded the title of ‘World’s Leading Airline’ for the sixth consecutive year at this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA).

In addition to the win, Etihad scooped up a further two awards for ‘World’s Leading First Class’ and ‘World’s Leading Cabin Crew’.

James Hogan, president and chief executive officer of Etihad Airways, said: “Winning three of the industry’s highest accolades is a demonstration of our commitment to be best in class in every market in which we operate.”

“Etihad Airways strives for continuous innovation and improvement in product and service, because we know that is how we will maintain our industry leadership and create the best possible travel experience for our guests,” he said.

World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge excellence across the tourism industry and is widely recognised as a hallmark of ultimate quality. The awards are decided through a global vote by more than 500,000 travel professionals and high-end tourism consumers from 171 countries. – TradeArabia News Service