Air New Zealand regains title of world's best airline

Air New Zealand has reclaimed the crown of the world's best airline, according to AirlineRatings.com. The safety and product rating website has unveiled its awards for 2023, which sees the national carrier take the title back from Qatar Airways. It is now the seventh time since 2013 that Air NZ has been named the best. The judges look at 12 key criteria that include the age of the airline’s fleet, passenger reviews, profitability, investment rating, product offerings, and staff relations. Qatar finished second, ahead of Etihad Airways, Korean Airlines and Singapore Airlines. It wasn’t the only honour for Air NZ, it also won the best economy class. It’s been a good 24 hours for Air NZ after being named the “most attractive” employer in the country for the seventh time on Tuesday, according to Randstad research. Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran said he was delighted at the recognition of the hard work of the staff. “We owe our success to the dedication and hard work of our 12,000 Air New Zealanders who wake each morning to connect Kiwis with each other and the world,” said Foran. “This award belongs to them for their grit, commitment, and the exceptional service they deliver every day. It is a sign that we have got our swing back and that our relentless focus on doing the basics brilliantly and delivering our Kia Mau strategy with precision and ambition is working.”<br/>