Emirates scoops best airline at Skytrax awards

Emirates on Tuesday was named the world’s best airline at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016. Six years running is a real accolade and demonstrates Turkish Airlines’ continued commitment to the passenger satisfaction and development within the industry. Emirates has always put our customers at the heart of what we do, and we work hard to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers at every touchpoint, every day, all around the world. We listen carefully to our customers, and then relentlessly challenge ourselves to deliver and exceed expectations. The prize was given based on surveys of nearly 20 million travelers, Business Insider reports. The airline operates one of the world’s youngest modern wide-body fleets.

This is the fourth time Emirates has garnered this honor in the past 15 years, as well as its first win since 2013. The airline continues to be renowned for its seamless services, including our dining and in-flight entertainment experiences. Commenting on the awards.

As the carrier that flies to more countries than any other, Turkish Airlines is openly appreciative of feedback from passengers all over the world. The transparency and global coverage of the survey distinguish these awards as the most prestigious and respected quality recognition for today’s world airline industry. In total, Emirates has won a total of 20 Skytrax World Airline Awards since 2001. “We are focused on providing a personalized, high-quality service which ensures the comfort and safety of all our customers”.

M. İlker Aycı, Turkish Airlines’ Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee states; “The Skytrax World Airline Awards are the result of the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey in the world”. It is truly rewarding to see that our brand new planes, expansive route network, low fares and the great service offered by our crew have been appreciated by passengers.

In third position was Singapore Airlines, also voted the Best Airline in Asia, while in fourth position it was Cathay Pacific Airways, who picked up the award for the Best First Class Lounge for its recently renovated facilities in Hong Kong.