Ethiopian Airlines voted Africa best airline for the third year running at global aviation awards

ETHIOPIAN Airlines has once more been voted as the Best Airline in Africa for the third consecutive year picking up the Skytrax 2019 World Airlines Awards in Paris and confirming its status as the continent's dominant carrier.

 

By far Africa's largest aviation group, Ethiopian Airlines has established itself as the one African player in the global travel industry. Once a major contender to buy Nigeria's Arik Air, Ethiopian Airlines is the 37th biggest player in the world in terms of revenue and is ranked 18th in the world in terms of operating profit with its revenue topping $2.3bn as far back as 2013.

 

Tewolde GebreMariam, the Ethiopian Airlines chief executive, said the company picked up its latest award in Paris on 18 June. He further disclosed that the company also won Best Business Class in Africa award as well as Best Economy Class in Africa category during the ceremony.

 

 “We are glad to have been named the Best Airline in Africa, Best Business Class in Africa and Best Economy Class in Africa, based on the votes of travellers. I would like to sincerely thank, first and foremost, our global customers for the strong and consistent vote of confidence and then thank the entire colleagues at Ethiopian airlines, who always make extraordinary efforts to delight their customers.

 

“We have grown to more than 120 destinations worldwide with a115 ultra-modern fleet. We offer excellent connectivity with one of the best travel experiences that helped us become the best airline in Africa and one of the front-runners in the world.

 

“As a customer-focused and market-driven airline, we always strive to meet and exceed customers’ expectations through our signature service and world-class products,” Mr GebreMariam added.

 

He pointed out that Skytrax is the most prestigious global air transport rating organisation that conducts the world’s largest annual airline passenger satisfaction survey. Mr GebreMariam said customers made their personal choices as to which airline they considered to be the best.

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