(TAN): Qatar Airways has been named Airline of the Year 2021 by AirlineRatings, the airline said in a statement. The airline has also clinched the Best Middle East Airline, Best Catering, and the Best Business Class awards. This marks the third consecutive year Qatar Airways has achieved the Best Business Class accolade, recognising its patented Qsuite product.
The AirlineRatings ‘Airline of the Year’ award acknowledges the best in aviation, with a focus on product innovation, good route network and overall safety. All AirlineRatings awards are given based on strict assessment criteria put together by industry professionals with extensive expertise and experience in the aviation field.
Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker, said: “Over the past 16 months, the aviation industry has witnessed some of its darkest days, but Qatar Airways has continued to operate and stand by our passengers despite many other airlines halting operations due the pandemic.”
Qsuite, a patented Qatar Airways product, offers a First Class experience in the Business Class cabin. Qsuite features the industry’s first-ever double bed in Business Class, as well as privacy panels that stow away, allowing passengers in adjoining seats to create their own private room, a first of its kind in the industry.
Qatar Airways continues to rebuild its network, which currently stands at over 140 destinations. Qatar Airways also features flexible booking policies that offer unlimited changes in travel dates and destinations, and fee-free refunds for all tickets issued before 31 August 2021 for travel completed by 31 May 2022.
