Qatar Airways has won a Crystal Cabin Award for ‘Best Cabin Concept’, in recognition of its innovative new Business Class seat, Qsuite.
The award, announced at the Aircraft Interiors Exposition taking place in Hamburg, Germany this week, was decided by a jury of 28 international experts from a shortlist of 91 submissions and 24 finalists, to distinguish pioneering on-board innovation by airlines.
Hamad International Airport (HIA) COO Badr al-Meer received the award on behalf of Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar al-Baker said: “We are delighted to have Qsuite recognised in the ‘Best Cabin Concept’ category by the Crystal Cabin Awards. As an airline, one of our top priorities is to continuously strive to create a second-to-none in-flight experience for our passengers.
“We are very proud that Qsuite has been a game-changer within the industry, bringing a First Class experience to the Business Class cabin. This award proves that our extensive investment in innovative design concepts and cabin comfort has truly paid off.” Qatar Airways, known for its industry firsts, continues to exceed expectations with its innovative product development – most notably, with the recent launch of its revolutionary Business Class seat, Qsuite.
Qsuite takes cabin innovation and personalisation to an entirely new level, thanks to its patented quad seating configuration that features the industry’s first-ever double bed in Business Class, as well as customisable private cabins for up to four people. Qsuite has set a new standard in luxury travel, and is already fast collecting awards since its launch at ITB Berlin last year.
Celebrating its 12th year, the Crystal Cabin Awards are a benchmark for innovation and creativity within the aviation industry. The winners were announced as part the Aircraft Interiors Expo, the leading global trade fair for aircraft cabins, taking place from 10 to 12 April in Hamburg, Germany.
Last month, Qatar Airways received the Apex Passenger Choice awards for: ‘Best Overall Airline: Middle East’; ‘Best Food and Beverage: Middle East’; ‘Best Cabin Service: Middle East’; and ‘Best Seat Comfort: Middle East’ by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (Apex) in a ceremony at Apex Asia held in Shanghai, where the airline also received a 2018 Five-Star Apex Official Airline rating.
In March, the airline was also named ‘Best Regional Middle East/Africa Airline’ by Money magazine’s 2018 ‘Best in Travel’ awards for the second consecutive year. The award, one of the highest honours in the industry, recognised the airline for its unparalleled value, comfort, and prestige.
One of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, Qatar Airways recently revealed a host of forthcoming global destinations for 2018-2019, including London Gatwick and Cardiff, UK; Tallinn, Estonia; Valletta, Malta; Cebu and Davao, Philippines; Langkawi, Malaysia; Da Nang, Vietnam; Bodrum and Antalya, Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; and Málaga, Spain.
Hamad International Airport COO Badr al-Meer receives the award on behalf of Qatar Airways.
