The airline can be happy about the Oscar of the aviation industry!
Qatar Airways has been recognized by the international aviation rating organization Skytrax was named "Airline of the Year" for the sixth time. In addition, the Airline Further awards as Recognition for innovation, excellence and perseverance during the pandemic, and for its strong commitment to passengers in difficult times.
Known as the Oscars of the aviation industry, the 2021 Skytrax awards cover the period from September 2019 to July 2021, honoring Qatar Airways' perseverance and flexibility in particular. This is because the company has not only delivered outstanding performance in normal times, but also maintain flight operations in the most difficult times and offered its customers around the world a lifeline.
The airline also received recognition for its luxurious Al Mourjan Lounge, A calming oasis for travelerswhich was voted the best Business Class airline lounge in the world. The airline's Business Class seat was also voted the best in the world for the fifth time in a row.
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The Continuous further development of the range of dishes on board was also recognized. Qatar Airways also received the award for the world's best Business Class catering on board - a fitting recognition of the continuous improvement of the food and beverage offer.
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Finally, the airline was also recognized as the best airline in the Middle East, which Passengers' preference for Qatar Airways in the region underlines.
Qatar Airways has put an even greater focus on the passenger experience and hygiene standards during the pandemic to improve service levels and make travelers feel safe. For example, they have introduced a UV cleaning between flights, a flexible rebooking option and contactless in-flight entertainment-technology was introduced.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, said: "Being named the world's best airline for the sixth time is an incredible achievement for our airline and I would like to thank our loyal passengers for this award. After one of the most challenging years in the history of aviation, this award is a fitting recognition of the hard work of the entire Qatar Airways family for the benefit of our passengers. We never abandoned them when they needed us most, we flew on to bring people homewe have focused on biosecurity to give customers and employees peace of mind, and we have continued to innovate during this time."
