The 12th DesignAir award winners have been announced.
Spearheaded by ex-pilot Jonny Clark, the awards for 2024 feature a number of new entrants, including Maldives based start-up beOnd and the Middle East’s Riyadh Air.
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“Our Judges’ Choice Awards feature an exciting new wave of entrants, reflecting the industry’s relentless investment in passenger experience and brand innovation. It’s inspiring to see start-ups and smaller carriers competing fiercely with established airline giants, showcasing exceptional creativity and dedication”, the organiser wrote on its website.
Briefly, the winners are as follows:
Judges’ Choice Awards 2024
Design Airline Awards 2024
NEW: Design Innovation Award 2024
Oman Air
Design Airline of the Year North America, 2024
JetBlue
Best New Uniform 2024
Riyadh Air
Design Airline of the Year South America, 2024
LATAM
Best New Airport Lounge 2024
Chase Sapphire Lounge, LGA
Design Airline of the Year Europe, 2024
Condor
Best New Livery 2024
beOnd
Design Airline of the Year Middle East, 2024
Etihad Airways
Best New Business Class 2024
Cathay ‘Aria Suite’
Design Airline of the Year Africa, 2024
Air Mauritius
Best New Premium Economy Class 2024
Cathay
Design Airline of the Year Oceania, 2024
Qantas
Best New Premium Business/First Class 2024
Oman Air
Design Airline of the Year Asia, 2024
Cathay
Most Improved / Best New Airline Brand 2024
beOnd
Design Airline of the year 2024
Etihad Airways
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