Frankfurt’s first
class lounges also rank on top position in Europe
Lufthansa has been named “Europe’s Leading Airline” for the fifth time
in a row at the World Travel Awards on September 5 in Sardinia. Travel and
tourism experts worldwide also honoured Lufthansa with the award of “Europe’s
Leading Airline Lounge” for the lounges at Frankfurt Airport.
“It is an honour to recognise Lufthansa as Europe’s Leading Airline once
again this year. During our 22-year history, the carrier has consistently been
one of the most innovative, forward-looking airlines in European aviation, and
it is no surprise our voters have recognised their achievements once again this
evening”, said Graham E. Cooke, President and Founder of the World Travel
Awards during the gala event in Sardinia.
Jens Bischof, Member of the Lufthansa German Airlines Executive Board
and Chief Commercial Officer of the Lufthansa Group, is delighted to receive
the awards: “From this year onward our passengers can enjoy the full benefit
from our multi-billion investments in quality, equipment and services. This
enables us to continue to further expand our leading position in the group of
international premium airlines”.
Swiss International Air Lines were also named “Europe’s Leading Airline
Business Class” which includes both short-haul and long-haul flights.
Recently, Lufthansa has been presented with other important awards as
well. During the World Airline Awards in June, they came top in the categories
“Best Airline Transatlantic” and “Best Airline in Western Europe”. The airline
also received the award for “World’s Best First Class Airline Lounge”. Business
Travel Awards 2015 honoured Lufthansa with the title of “Best short-haul
Airline”. With innovations such as the Premium Economy Class and the new
Restaurant-Service in Business Class, Lufthansa have taken further important
steps to becoming a 5-Star Airline.
