AirAsia has been named ‘World’s Leading Low Cost Airline’ at the World Travel Awards 2013 held in Doha, Qatar.
The award is referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry. It recognises companies and brands that 'push the boundaries' of industry excellence.
AirAsia emerged the winner in the ‘World’s Leading Low Cost Airline’ category, receiving the highest votes from travel professionals from around the globe, surpassing other nominees in the category, namely Air Arabia, Air Berlin, easyJet, JetBlue Airways, Precision Air and Southwest Airlines, says a press release issued by AirAsia.
Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia, said, “from a Malaysian start-up, we are now an international brand synonymous with low-cost travel, with innovation as our key driver.”
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