Travel Fraternity Awards Hainan Airlines

The World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony, part of the WTA’s series of gala events often referred to as “the Oscars of the travel industry”, was held in Dubai on October 1. The tally of the voting by 230,000 industry judges and travelers awarded Hainan Airlines the Asia’s Leading Airline Economy Class at the 20thWTA.

Xu Fei, general manager of the cabin service department at Hainan Airlines, attended the ceremony and said, “We are very grateful for the support and trust of the judges and travellers. We will continue to provide passengers with the five-star level of service and a most comfortable and safe flight experience.”

WTA president and founder Graham E. Cooke congratulated Hainan Airlines, noting, “The jury has affirmed and recognised Hainan Airlines’ performance over the past year, and looks forward to the airline maintaining and even improving its performance in the future.”

Hainan Airlines distinguished itself from strong rivals including Asiana Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines, when it grabbed the Asia’s Leading Airline Economy Class award. The airline was nominated for three of WTA’s awards: World’s Best Airline, Best Business Class and Best Economy Class.