New Delhi, INDIA – For the third consecutive year, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was recognised as the ‘Favourite International Airline’ at the annual Condé Nast Traveller India Readers Travel Awards 2018.
Now in its eight edition, these awards recognise excellence across different sectors of the travel industry – from airlines, hotels and cruise lines, to destinations, spas and luxury resorts. Etihad Airways was acknowledged for the third year in a row for its hospitality and service in both its Premium and Economy cabins during the 2018 awards ceremony attended by illustrious travel industry peers and diplomats in New Delhi.
Etihad Airways has raised the benchmark of airline travel with its range of services, including renowned cabin interiors to innovative inflight products and services such as on-board flying nanny or food and beverage managers. The airline is now offering its guests the opportunity to customise their travel experience in all cabins. By being flexible through offering options, the airline is curating experiences for all segments that address the demands of different passenger groups at differing price points.
Neerja Bhatia, Vice President, Indian Subcontinent, Etihad Airways, said: “Etihad Airways has come a long way over the last fifteen years since its formation to become a renowned and respected airline, and we are honoured to have been recognised by the Indian traveller for our sincere efforts. We are humbled to be receiving this prestigious accolade for the third time in a row, and hope to continue this upward trajectory to offer more choices to our guests.”
India is one of the largest and fastest-growing markets for air travel, and a market in which Etihad Airways sees significant opportunities. Etihad Airways flies to and from 10 Indian gateway cities namely Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram.
The annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards has set the benchmarks in the hospitality and travel industry year on year, since its inception in 1989 in the United States of America.