Asia Pacific Triumphs At OAG Awards

Asia Pacific Triumphs At OAG Awards :
Singapore Airlines has been named Airline of the Year at the OAG Awards, which is celebrating its 21st birthday.

At a ceremony in London on Thursday, attended by leading figures in the aviation industry, SIA also carried off a further five trophies.

The awards were a triumph for the Asia Pacific region, with Singapore’s Changi winning best airport title for the eighth consecutive year.

US budget carrier Southwest Airlines topped the Best Low Cost Airline category, a title it has held for three years. Midwest Airlines was named Best Airline based in North America and Canada.

In his keynote speech, Eddie Bell, Chairman of OAG, praised the resilience of the industry in the face of the current conflict in Iraq. He stressed the importance of the aviation industry for international trade.

The Outstanding Service Award, presented to airline or airport staff who have acted above and beyond the call of duty, was awarded to Hana Peskova of CSA Czech Airlines. She was nominated for her efforts to help the people of Prague during the massive floods of last August.
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