Star Alliance Celebrates Double Win at Skytrax Awards 2024 as World’s Best Airline Alliance

Monday, June 24, 2024

Star Alliance has reaffirmed its status as the World’s Best Airline Alliance, claiming top honors at the esteemed Skytrax World Airline Awards this year. Adding to its accolades, the Alliance’s newly inaugurated lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport clinched the prestigious title of World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge in its inaugural year. Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias accepted these prestigious awards at a ceremony hosted at the iconic Fairmont Windsor Park in the UK.

Celebrating the occasion, Mr Panagiotoulias said: “We are humbled to learn that millions of customers voted and made us the best yet again. Not only does this acknowledge the effort we dedicate to making customer journeys seamless, but it also motivates us further to achieve more.”

Mr Panagiotoulias also congratulated thousands of member airline employees across the network and continued: “The commitment and effort of every employee at Star Alliance and member airlines throughout a promising 2023 have culminated in this award. I proudly accept this honour on their behalf and commend them for their dedication. I encourage them to keep aiming for excellence this year and in the future.”

Star Alliance, renowned as the world’s premier and largest airline alliance, stands as a globally respected brand dedicated to delivering a seamless experience for its diverse customer base. Focused on ensuring a smoother journey, Star Alliance and its member airlines boast the most extensive global network, along with benefits such as reciprocal loyalty programs, efficient baggage handling, exclusive lounge access, and expedited gold track security clearance, among other premium privileges.

The Star Alliance lounge debuted at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in October 2023 and swiftly gained popularity among frequent travelers. Spanning 1,300 square meters in Terminal 1, this expansive facility offers stunning runway vistas, a stylish welcome bar, and a curated wine section for an authentic French experience.

The Skytrax World Airline Awards, known as the “Oscars of the aviation industry,” mark their 25th anniversary with a reputation for impartiality through international customer voting. The 2024 edition gathered 21.42 million entries from passengers of over 100 nationalities between September 2023 and March 2024, available in six major international languages.

Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: “We congratulate Star Alliance on a fabulous double achievement at this year’s awards, winning the World’s Best Airline Alliance and the World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge categories. The latest Star Alliance lounge at Terminal 1, Paris  CDG Airport has quickly established itself as a flagship facility and a customer favourite.” 

Alongside the Alliance accolades, 16 member airlines of Star Alliance earned a total of 47 prestigious awards across various categories, such as World’s Best First Class, Best Business Class Catering, and numerous regional airline distinctions.

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