The 30th anniversary of the World Travel Awards was held on September 29 in Batumi, Georgia. During the ceremony, several other accolades were given out in addition to the Europe's Leading Airline 2023 title. According to EU Helpers, awards for the top and greatest airlines, locations, and attractions from across the world have been given.
The following nine airlines round up the shortlist for this honor:
Britannia Air
Iberia
KLM Icelandic Dutch Airlines Royal
Lufthansa
SAS Norwegian Airlines
Airline: Swiss International
Select Air Portugal
British Airways.
Previously, Fabien Pelous, SVP of Air France, was questioned about the airline's future intentions when accepting the award for Europe's Leading Airline- Economy Class 2022 on behalf of Air France. He emphasized how crucial it is to encourage and promote a positive client experience.
They received a total of three accolades in 2023, including Europe's Leading Airline 2023, Europe's Leading Airline - First Class 2023, and Europe's Leading Airline Brand 2023, so it would appear that his advice was heeded.
Since then, Air France has been nominated in numerous categories and has succeeded by winning ten awards, including World's Leading Airline - Premium Economy Class 2022, Europe's Leading Airline - Business Class 2021, and Europe's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2015. Earlier, in 2005, Air France won its first award in the category of Indian Ocean's Leading Airline - First Class.
In addition, according to information made public by Air France KLM Group, the airline will carry 83 million passengers in 2022. There were numerous events in the second quarter of 2022, when sales totaled €386 million and net income reached €324 million, an increase of €1.8 billion over the same period the year before.
Additionally, as stated in the official press release from Air France, the airline is slated to become the official partner for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games after being named Europe's Leading Airline in 2023.