Qatar Airways named ‘Airline of the Year 2021’ by AirlineRatings

* Qatar Airways has been named ‘Airline of the Year 2021’ by AirlineRatings.

 

The airline has also clinched the ‘Best Middle East Airline’, ‘Best Catering’, and the ‘Best Business Class’ awards. This marks the third year in a row Qatar Airways has achieved the ‘Best Business Class’ accolade, recognising its patented Qsuite product.The ‘Airline of the Year’ award acknowledges the best in aviation, with a focus on product innovation, good route network and overall safety. All AirlineRatings awards are given based on strict assessment criteria put together by industry professionals with extensive expertise and experience in the aviation field.Qatar Airways group chief executive HE Akbar al-Baker said: “Receiving the 2021 Airline of the Year, Best Middle East Airline, Best Catering and Best Business Class awards by AirlineRatings is particularly special for Qatar Airways. Over the past 16 months, the aviation industry has witnessed some of its darkest days, but Qatar Airways has continued to operate and stand by our passengers despite many other airlines halting operations due the pandemic. “Qatar Airways continues to reach new heights and set industry standards that deliver unrivalled passenger experience because it is in our DNA to do everything with excellence. Our commitment is to provide the highest possible level of health and safety standards both on the ground and in the air, with 5-star service at the core of our business.”Qsuite, a patented Qatar Airways product, offers a First Class experience in the business class cabin. Qsuite features the industry’s first-ever double bed in business class, as well as privacy panels that stow away, allowing passengers in adjoining seats to create their own private room, a first of its kind in the industry.