Air New Zealand wins Oscars of the airline industry- again

Air New Zealand has been awarded as 2012 Airline of the year in the Air Transport World (ATW) 38th Airline Industry achievement awards for the second time in three years.

According to ATW judges Air New Zealand had reached the highest level in the tourism industry in a range of categories including market position, product innovation, yield and social media trendsetter.

The awards ceremony, which will be held in Singapore on 13 February, will be attended by hundreds of aviation leaders from around the globe.

Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe, who will be travelling to Singapore to accept the award, said he was thrilled that Air New Zealand had won the award again.

“Winning ATW Airline of the Year in 2010 was in my view one of the greatest accolades that had ever been bestowed on Air New Zealand,” Mr Fyfe said.

“In our industry it is equivalent to winning an Oscar, to pick up the award again this year is simply outstanding,” he added.

 Mr Fyfe said for the airline to be recognised as the number one airline for a second time amongst its competitors demonstrates the continued hard work and passion from their 11,500 staff around the globe.

The airline boss said the award reflected Air New Zealanders’ commitment to delivering customers with a uniquely Kiwi experience in one of the world’s most competitive industries.

Mr Fyfe added the airline continued to be recognised internationally for its innovation, particularly in its marketing approach and products such as the game-changing economy Skycouch seating on its new 777-300ER aircraft.