Flag carrier Oman Air was named as “Best Airline in Europe, Middle East and Africa” for the second year in row at the Seven Stars Luxury Lifestyle and Hospitality Awards 2017.

The award ceremony took place last week during an official ceremony and prestigious gala dinner at “The Ecali Club” in Athens, Greece and was attended by the entire senior management from the global travel industry. Oman Air was represented by Rogier De Jager, regional vice president - Europe.

Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards is designed to identify and separate the exceptional from the very best by bestowing the Signum Virtutis, the “seal of excellence” upon the most exceptional luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle properties/products worldwide.
For 2017 the nominees in the category “Best Airline in Europe, Middle East & Africa” were Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Saudia, Oman Air, South African Airways, Swiss Air and Turkish Airlines.

Paul Gregorowitsch, chief executive officer of Oman Air, said: “Winning this prestigious award for the second time in a row is a significant recognition of the outstanding product, service and Omani hospitality that Oman Air is offering its guests. We are very proud to receive again the Signum Virtutis as Best Airline in Europe, Middle East & Africa. Oman Air is a successful, sustainable company of the highest quality and is seen to be setting standards when it comes to product and on board experience.” - TradeArabia News Service