New entrants take the win in the DesignAir awards
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Awards have been given for twelve years.
The 12th DesignAir award winners have been announced.
Spearheaded by ex-pilot Jonny Clark, the awards for 2024 feature a number of new entrants, including Maldives based start-up beOnd and the Middle East’s Riyadh Air.
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“Our Judges’ Choice Awards feature an exciting new wave of entrants, reflecting the industry’s relentless investment in passenger experience and brand innovation. It’s inspiring to see start-ups and smaller carriers competing fiercely with established airline giants, showcasing exceptional creativity and dedication”, the organiser wrote on its website.
Briefly, the winners are as follows:
| Judges’ Choice Awards 2024 | Design Airline Awards 2024 |
| NEW: Design Innovation Award 2024 Oman Air | Design Airline of the Year North America, 2024 JetBlue |
| Best New Uniform 2024 Riyadh Air | Design Airline of the Year South America, 2024 LATAM |
| Best New Airport Lounge 2024 Chase Sapphire Lounge, LGA | Design Airline of the Year Europe, 2024 Condor |
| Best New Livery 2024 beOnd | Design Airline of the Year Middle East, 2024 Etihad Airways |
| Best New Business Class 2024 Cathay ‘Aria Suite’ | Design Airline of the Year Africa, 2024 Air Mauritius |
| Best New Premium Economy Class 2024 Cathay | Design Airline of the Year Oceania, 2024 Qantas |
| Best New Premium Business/First Class 2024 Oman Air | Design Airline of the Year Asia, 2024 Cathay |
| Most Improved / Best New Airline Brand 2024 beOnd | Design Airline of the year 2024 Etihad Airways |