Emirates won the Best Overall Passenger Experience award.
This year’s 2014-2015 Passenger Choice Awards, held at the Oregon Convention Center Ballroom. Hosted by BBC’s Rajan Datar, the evening kicked off with light-hearted jokes about the airlines around a snappy audio-visual display.
And the winners are:
Best Overall Passenger Experience
Emirates
Best in Region: Africa
Ethiopian Airlines
Best in Region: Americas
Virgin America
Best in Region: Asia and Australia
Korean Airlines
Best in Region: Europe
Norwegian
Best in Region: Middle East
Emirates
John White Publication Award
Norwegian
Best IFE User Interface
– Emirates
Best In-Flight Connectivity and Communications
Emirates
Best In-Flight Video
Virgin America
Best Cabin Ambience
Emirates
Best Food and Beverage (with IFSA)
Emirates
Best Ground Experience
Emirates
Honorary AWards
Lifetime Achievement
Presented to an individual whose long-term efforts, dedication and sustained commitment have supported the organization.
Rick Warren
Outstanding Contribution
Awarded to individuals whose contributions, innovations and leadership has generated a significant improvement to the overall passenger experience.
- Mary Kirby, Runway Girl Network
- Steve Harvey, Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE)
Best Achievement in Technology
Gogo’s 2Ku Technology
Best Achievement in Passenger Experience
El Al Israel Airlines – “Cockpit” High-Tech Innovation Hub.
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