Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has long been a globally recognised airline. They’ve further cemented their position by winning not one, not two, but three massive global awards!
Having launched a record number of destinations this year, the airline was awarded World’s Leading Airline Customer Experience, World’s Leading Airline Economy Class, and World’s Leading Airline Lounge Business Class for the Etihad Airways Premium Lounge at Zayed International Airport at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 held in Bahrain.
“Winning three global titles at the World Travel Awards is a testament to the passion and commitment our entire Etihad family brings to every journey,” said Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Airways.
Recognising the extraordinary achievements of the airline over the past year and the exceptional standard of quality Etihad upholds, travel experts and professionals from across the industry nominated Etihad in 13 categories, including: World’s Leading Airline, World’s Leading Airline Rewards Programme – Etihad Guest, and World’s Leading Airline Cabin Crew.
The airline’s award-winning hub in Abu Dhabi, Zayed International Airport, was also nominated for World’s Leading Airport and World’s Leading Airport Customer Experience.
2025 has been a record year for the airline (apart from the massive global awards, of course!) with Etihad having introduced its brand new A321LR aircraft.
The A321LR brings widebody comfort to single-aisle flying, offering two private First Class suites, 14 fully-flat, window-facing Business seats with direct aisle access, and 144 generously spaced Economy seats, all with 4K screens and high-speed Wi-Fi.
In October of this year, at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2025, Etihad won five awards in the regional awards: World’s Leading Airline Customer Experience, World’s Leading Airline Economy Class, and World’s Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment. World’s Leading Airline Lounge Business Class for the Etihad Airways Premium Lounge at Zayed International Airport, and World’s Leading Cabin Crew.
The World Travel Awards are globally recognised as the hallmark of excellence within the travel industry; established more than 30 years ago to reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.
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