Etihad 'World's Leading Airline' for seventh consecutive year

Etihad Airways capped a momentous 2015 by collecting the coveted "World's Leading Airline" award for the seventh straight year at the annual World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2015.
The event was held before an audience of the industry's leading luminaries and international media in the Atlantic port city of El Jadida in Morocco.
The airline added to its winning streak by also picking up the awards for "World's Leading First Class", "World's Leading Inflight Entertainment" and "World's Leading Cabin Crew".
The quartet of awards ends a remarkable year of achievement for the national airline of the UAE, which included the entry into service of its flagship Airbus A380s and Boeing 787 Dreamliners, boasting the world's most innovative and highly-customised commercial aircraft cabins, newly-designed products and inflight services, and the introduction of its new livery and uniform.
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways chief commercial officer, said: "Once again, Etihad Airways' commitment to reimagining flying earned us some of the industry's highest accolades, including 'World's Leading Airline' for the seventh year in a row. This is a great reward for the monumental efforts all of us at Etihad Airways have put into making our young and progressive company a global leader in innovation, hospitality and style.
Graham E. Cooke, WTA founder and president, said: "It is a tremendous honour for us to present the trophy for 'World's Leading Airline' to Etihad Airways for an incredible seventh consecutive year. Our international voters have recognised the UAE flag carrier's commitment to luxurious travel and acknowledged Etihad Airways' ambition to redefine how airlines operate in the 21st century."
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• Abu Dhabi