For the fifth consecutive year, Star Alliance has been named the world’s leading airline alliance at the prestigious World Travel Awards. The announcement was made at the grand finale gala ceremony held in Madeira, Portugal on 24 November 2024, attended by the global travel industry’s elite.
Earlier, in the North American edition in July 2024, the Star Alliance lounge at Los Angeles International Airport also received significant recognition by winning the title of Leading Airline Lounge in North America for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing its position as the leading airline lounge at the airport.
Expressing his gratitude for this latest accolade, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said: “We are extremely honored to once again be named the world’s leading airline alliance. This enduring achievement reflects the collective dedication of Star Alliance employees and member airlines and their commitment to delivering a seamless travel experience. We would also like to express our deep gratitude to our valued customers for their continued trust and support.”
Now in its 31st year, the World Travel Awards aims to recognize and celebrate excellence across the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. Winners are determined through a global survey of qualified travel executives and travel customers.
Graham E. Cooke, Founder of the World Travel Awards, said: “Congratulations to Star Alliance on winning the World’s Leading Airline Alliance 2024 award. This outstanding achievement highlights how the organization is raising the bar in airline alliances. Its commitment to delivering a seamless travel experience for customers – from booking and airports to connections and loyalty – is second to none. The dedication of the entire Star Alliance team is inspiring.”
In addition to the alliance-level award, several Star Alliance member airlines also won individual awards this year, demonstrating the collective strength and excellence of the service that Star Alliance provides to travelers around the world. Member airlines received awards in four categories, including those for the world’s leading airline in North America, Asia, Africa, and South America.
