Etihad Airways named as “Middle East's Leading Airline” at WTM

Etihad Airways has won four titles at the annual World Travel Awards ceremony for the Middle East, held last evening, including the coveted title as the Middle East's Leading Airline.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline also received the Middle East's Leading Airline First Class award, Middle East’s Leading Cabin Staff award and Middle East's Leading Airline In-flight Entertainment award.

As voted on by 213,000 travel industry professionals from around the world, the World Travel Awards’ spotlight the best in travel regionally and globally.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ chief commercial officer, said: “It is truly an honour to win Leading Airline for the Middle East. Our home market is extremely important to Etihad, so I am especially pleased to be recognised by our guests and peers from the region in this way.

“We continually aim to deliver exceptional service and superior product and to receive this award demonstrates that the airline industry and our guests believe we are consistent in doing so. I hope this award encourages more and more customers to fly with the best.”