Every year at about this time, SKYTRAX–a privately owned British company–releases information gleamed from some 14 million surveys filled out by more than 90 nationalities. The surveys rank every aspect of air travel and the result is the World Airline Awards.
2007 didn’t bring too many surprises; the regular suspects are all at the top of the list like they always are. I was interested to learn, however, that Australian based Jetstar Airways–an airline I’ve never heard of before–beat out some serious competition for the best low-cost airline. I’m certainly going to check them out.
The winners of other major categories are listed below. Click on any link to find out which other airlines finished in the Top Ten.
Airline of the Year: Singapore Airlines
Best Cabin Staff: Malaysia Airlines
Best Catering: Gulf Air
Best In-Flight-Entertainment: Emirates
Best Lounges (First Class): Thai Airways – BKK
Best Low-cost Airline: Jetstar Airways
Best First Class: Qatar Airways
Best Business Class: Singapore Airlines
Best Economy Class: Korean Air