Emirates wins Airline of the Year award in the USA

Emirates has been conferred the prestigious 'Airline of the Year' award for 2011 by the American publication Air Transport World, in recognition of the Dubai-based carrier's “strong commitment to safety and operational excellence, trendsetting customer service and superb financial performance”.

Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, received the award at a gala dinner in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.

“The last few years have been among the most demanding in our industry’s history but despite the challenges, we have kept our focus on delivering the very highest standards of product, passenger comfort and operational efficiency,” Clark said. “This recognition is testament to our commitment to innovation and service excellence as we continue to grow our global network and offer customers more opportunities to discover the world from Dubai.”