AIRLINE RATINGS 2016!

 

Australia-based website, AirlineRatings.com announces her award for the year 2016 as follows;

1.   Airline of the Year

Air New Zealand is being honored for the third consecutive year for its continuous passenger innovations, environmental commitment, record-breaking financial performance, operational safety and motivation of its staff that have cemented the airline an industry trendsetter.
 


2.  Best First Class

This award has been won by relative newcomer Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways which has shaken the industry with its First Class offerings.
The airline’s new First Class and Business Class offerings are quite stunning and have set the bar even higher in luxury travel.



3. Best Business Class

Singapore Airlines has won Best Business Class and the award adds to a string of accolades the airline has won for its product offerings over the years. It’s subtle, elegant, functional and very cozy.



4. Best Premium Economy

Air New Zealand has won Best Premium Economy for the third year running for its innovation in designing its own premium economy seat.



5. Best Economy

Air New Zealand continues as a standout in delivering economy passenger options to match their budget. Its standard offering is excellent and if customers want to spend a little extra there are great options like the award winning Skycouch, which is perfect for a parent and two children.
Designed by Air New Zealand it offers passengers loads of options and has been an outstanding success. Passengers also get wined and dined with Air New Zealand’s famous in-flight service and can pass the time connected to the airline’s state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system.



6. Best Lounges

Qantas’ lounges continue to be a standout in this space and the airline has again won this category for a feature that has become as important as in-flight product to many discerning travelers.
Qantas Lounges not only provide complimentary food and beverages the airline was a leader in installing showers several decades ago. Importantly the airline’s lounges have robust broadband internet access that can handle demand – something lacking in many other airlines’ lounges.



7. Best Catering

Another win for Qantas for the second year in a row. Its commitment not only to first class dining, but particularly to economy travel which makes up 90 per cent of passengers is well ahead of the pack. The airline has introduced an unprecedented four choices of main meal for economy passengers, a doubling in the size of meals, and the ability to order online ahead of the flight.


8. Best Domestic Class

In an era where domestic offerings are becoming leaner and leaner Qantas’s domestic product is a global standout and in many cases matches or exceeds others’ international product. “There is no question Australians are the world’s most spoilt passengers with full meal service on all flights across its network”. The airline offers complimentary beer and wine between capital cities after 4pm on weekdays and on transcontinental flights from lunchtime daily. Qantas has recently introduced lie-flat suites for business class passengers on its A330 flights, which operate most transcontinental services.



9. Best New World Carrier

In its second year the Best New World Carrier award acknowledges an airline that makes game changing initiatives to redefine travel and meet ever-changing passenger demands. Virgin Australia has again won this award for its achievement of morphing from Australia’s low fare pioneer asVirgin Blue to an airline that blends low cost efficiencies, passion and enthusiasm with a truly first class product.
Indeed a New World Carrier. The airline has taken what matters to passengers and given it a touch of luxury and the result is stunning.

10. Best Cabin Crew

And for the second year running the Best Cabin Crew, award has also been won by Virgin Australia along with partner airline Virgin Atlantic. Both airlines’ cabin crew treat every passenger whether in row 1 or 31 as a special guest. Their commitment to their passengers is outstanding and is a benchmark of what cabin service should be.



11. Best Long Haul Airlines

AirlineRatings.com Best Long Haul Airline awards have been won by: Etihad (Middle East/Africa), Cathay Pacific Airways (Asia/Pacific), Lufthansa (Europe) and Delta Air Lines (The Americas).
These four long haul carriers are clear leaders in their region and beyond. “Each defines long haul travel and can be counted on to deliver the best possible product.”
Lufthansa, Etihad and Cathay Pacific Airways are synonymous with luxury in long haul travel and have launched new aircraft and interior designs to enhance global travel.
Delta Air Lines is also emerging as a new force in international travel with new energy, in-flight product and new aircraft.