Mr. Panagiotoulias extended his congratulations to the employees across the network and added: “This achievement reflects the shared commitment to excellence shown by every employee at Star Alliance and across our member airlines throughout a promising 2024. I proudly accept this honour on their behalf and encourage them to keep aiming higher in the year ahead and beyond.”
The awards were presented during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport. Alongside these two alliance awards, 14 member airlines received a total of 62 top honors in individual categories.
Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, stated: “We are pleased to recognize Star Alliance as the World's Best Airline Alliance, and for having the Best Airline Alliance Lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle. These awards speak to the alliance’s continued efforts to create a joined-up experience that appeals to today’s international passenger, both in the air and on the ground.”
The Skytrax World Airline Awards are often referred to as the “Oscars of the aviation industry.” They are based on millions of customer surveys from travelers worldwide. This year's results included over 22 million eligible entries collected between September 2024 and May 2025.
Established in 1997 as a global airline alliance, Star Alliance offers an extensive network with an emphasis on enhancing customer experience throughout their journey. The alliance includes airlines such as Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines among others, providing daily flights to numerous destinations worldwide.
For further information or inquiries:
Star Alliance Press Office: +65 8729 6691; mediarelations@staralliance.com
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