Emirates, the largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has recently been recognized as the Best Airline for 2020 at The Sun Travel Awards, and the Best Long-Haul Airline at The Times and The Sunday Times Travel Awards.
Hundreds of thousands of votes were cast by readers looking to celebrate the best in the aviation industry despite an unprecedented year of travel. The range of Emirates’ world-class products and services onboard its modern, wide-body aircraft helped to clinch the awards, with passengers able to enjoy over 4,500 channels of entertainment on “ice” — the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment system — as well as regionally inspired meals and complimentary beverages.
The award wins come as Emirates continues to safely resume operations and rebuild its network to provide more opportunities for travel, connecting customers to more than 95 destinations via Dubai.
The wins underscore Emirates’ commitment to offering a better and safer customer experience in the air and on the ground across every class of travel. The airline has re-introduced its iconic A380 products and onboard experiences, including the Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa, as well as social areas in Business Class and First Class on select Boeing 777- 300ER aircraft following a thorough review and the implementation of additional health and safety measures.
With its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Emirates has recently rated the safest airline in the world according to the Safe Travel Barometer. It topped the ranks with a “Safe Travel Score” of 4.4 out of 5.0 among 230++ airlines evaluated worldwide. The airline has set industry-leading safety standards at every step of the customer journey, including the distribution of hygiene kits, personal protective equipment for cabin crew, and enhanced cleaning procedures including the disinfection of aircraft lavatories every 45 minutes on flights longer than 1.5 hours.
Customers can stopover or travel to Dubai this winter as the city is open for international business and leisure visitors. From eclectic landmarks, pristine beaches, and world-class shopping malls — the city remains one of the most popular global destinations.