Abu Dhabi - Arabstoday
Etihad Airways won Airline of the Year at the sixth annual Aviation Business Awards, held in Dubai. This is the second time Etihad Airways has picked up the award, beating three other Gulf carriers. The airline last won in 2010. Etihad Airways was lauded for its success over the past 12 months, including: new route launches, aircraft investment, on-time punctuality, its customer loyalty program, network of alliances and market innovation. Etihad Airways’ CEO, Peter Baumgartner, said the airline was delighted to win the title.