Etihad Airways Airbus A320-200 is seen at the National Airport Minsk, Belarus, April 19, 2018. Photo by Reuters
Etihad Airways, one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, has surpassed nine other competitors including Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to be named ‘world’s leading airline for customer experience’ at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
Etihad Airways commenced operations in November 2003, and is the second-largest airline in the UAE after Emirates.
The airline operates more than 1,000 flights per week to over 120 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, with a fleet of 107 Airbus and Boeing aircraft as of 2025.
The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, recognize excellence in the travel and tourism industry and are often referred to as the “Oscars of the travel industry.” These annual awards are determined by votes from both travel industry professionals and the public.
