The OAG is a global travel and transport information company providing data management to airlines and travelers alike. In order to recognize the best in the field, each year OAG holds the Airline of the Year Awards, in which their “world-wide customer base of business travelers” casts ballots. This year marked the 25th Anniversary of the awards, which is dubbed the “Oscars of the airline industry.” I don’t think Ellen DeGeneres hosted.
According to that “world-wide customer base,” the 2007 OAG Airline of the Year was British Airways (which also won Best Airline Based in Western Europe). Other notable awards included:
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Best Low Cost/No Frills Airline: JetBlue
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Best Airline Based in North America: Continental Airlines
Interestingly, no Russian-based airlines went home with any trophies. If you’re curious, the regional “Best Airline” winners were:
* Best Airline Based in Central/South America & Caribbean: Aeromexico
* Best Airline Based in Asia: Singapore Airlines
* Best Airline Based in Australasia/Pacific: Qantas
* Best Airline Based in Central/Eastern Europe: CSA Czech Airlines
* Best Airline Based in Africa: South African Airways
* Best Airline Based in the Middle East & Indian Sub-Continent: Emirates
* Best Economy/Coach Class: Korean Air
* Best Airport: Seoul Incheon International