Star Alliance Wins World’s Leading Airline Alliance Award for Fifth Consecutive Year
(IN SHORT) Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance for the fifth consecutive year at the 31st annual World Travel Awards, held in Madeira, Portugal. This accolade highlights its commitment to seamless travel experiences and collaboration across its member airlines. Earlier in 2024, its Los Angeles Airport Lounge was also recognized as North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fifth year in a row. Several Star Alliance member airlines received awards in categories such as World’s Leading Airlines to North America, Asia, Africa, and South America, showcasing the alliance’s collective excellence in global aviation.
(PRESS RELEASE) Stockholm, Sweden, 2024-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has once again claimed the prestigious title of the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the 31st annual World Travel Awards. The announcement was made during the Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Madeira, Portugal, on 24 November 2024, celebrating the organization’s continued excellence in global aviation.
This marks the fifth consecutive year that Star Alliance has received this accolade, underscoring its dedication to delivering seamless travel experiences across its extensive network of member airlines. Earlier this year, its Los Angeles Airport Lounge also secured the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fifth year running, further affirming its commitment to top-tier airport hospitality.
Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO of Star Alliance, expressed gratitude for the recognition:
“This award is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our member airline teams who work tirelessly to provide seamless and exceptional travel experiences. We sincerely thank our customers for their trust and support, which continues to drive our success.”
The World Travel Awards, now in their 31st year, are globally recognized as a benchmark for excellence in the travel and tourism industry. Winners are chosen through a combination of votes from industry professionals and consumer travel buyers worldwide.
Graham E. Cooke, Founder of the World Travel Awards, commended the alliance:
“Congratulations to Star Alliance for once again being named ‘World’s Leading Airline Alliance.’ This recognition highlights their unparalleled commitment to seamless travel, customer satisfaction, and innovation in aviation.”
In addition to the alliance-level accolade, several Star Alliance member airlines earned individual awards in key categories, including World’s Leading Airlines to North America, Asia, Africa, and South America. These achievements reflect the collective strength and service excellence of Star Alliance, further enhancing its reputation as a global leader in aviation.
About Star Alliance
Established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance, the Star Alliance network was founded on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition, and seamless service. Since its inception, it has offered the largest and most comprehensive airline network, with a strong emphasis on enhancing the customer experience throughout the entire Alliance journey.
The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United.
Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers 17,500 daily flights to over 1,150 airports in 189 countries. Further connecting flights are offered by Star Alliance Connecting Partner Juneyao Airlines.
Media Contact:
Star Alliance Press Office:
+65 8729 6691; mediarelations@staralliance.com
Source: Star Alliance
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