Air New Zealand has been named Airline of the Year for 2016 by AirlineRatings.com for the third consecutive year.
The Airline was awarded for its in-flight innovations, record-breaking financial performance, operational safety and environmental leadership, News.com.au reports.
The national airline of New Zealand was also awarded the Best Premium Economy Class and Best Economy Class.
Geoffrey Thomas, Airlineratings.com Editor-in-Chief, said that Air New Zealand was an airline of first choice and given the airline's location and the country's size, its performance was stunning.
Thomas said that Air New Zealand's focus on its staff had resulted in outstanding performance right across the airline at every touch point, adding that the airline's innovation continued to impress, including the recently launched tracking of unaccompanied children.
Etihad Airways was named Best First Class for its new upgraded product and Singapore Airlines won Best Business Class and Best In-Flight Entertainment categories.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app