Emirates celebrates international award wins

At the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, Emirates was crowned 'Best Airline Worldwide' as the carrier received its 32nd A380, pushing its modern fleet to 200 aircraft.

Emirates was also named 'Airline with the Best Business Class', 'Airline with the Best Economy Class' and 'Best Regional Airline serving the Middle East' during the event at The Address Dubai Marina.

Thierry Antinori, Emirates’ executive vice president, passenger sales worldwide (right), picking up the award for 'Best Airline Worldwide' at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards last night. Emirates was also named 'Airline with the Best Business Class', 'Airline with the Best Economy Class' and 'Best Regional Airline Serving the Middle East'.  The four awards were presented by Khalid Hadi, executive director marketing and corporate communications, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority.

“This is a superb collection of awards for Emirates," said Thierry Antinori, Emirates’ executive vice president, passenger sales worldwide, who attended the ceremony. “In a fiercely competitive environment and under the scrutiny of Business Traveller Middle East readers, we have truly shone with our products, services and value for money.”

Meanwhile, at the World Travel Awards for the Middle East region, held at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Emirates picked up three more awards, voted by travel and tourism professionals worldwide. The airline won the Middle East's 'Leading Airline Business Class', the Middle East's 'Leading Airline Rewards Programme' and the Middle East's 'Leading Airline Website'. Kevin Griffiths, senior vice president, cabin crew, was on hand to receive the awards.

Kevin Griffiths, Emirates' senior vice president, cabin crew, at the World Travel Awards - Middle East Region - last night. Emirates won the Middle East's 'Leading Airline Business Class', the Middle East's 'Leading Airline Rewards Programme' and the Middle East's 'Leading Airline Website'.