Emirates Shines at the World Travel Awards 2025
Emirates Airlines has capped off 2025 on a remarkable note, garnering five prestigious awards at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards held in Bahrain. These accolades add to an already commendable collection of over 20 awards that the airline has received throughout the year. The honors not only affirm Emirates’s position as a premier airline brand but also spotlight its exceptional inflight entertainment system, luxury First Class service, and its Emirates Skywards loyalty program.
Recent Accolades
Among the latest titles awarded, Emirates was named:
- World’s Leading Airline Brand 2025
- World’s Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment 2025
- World’s Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2025
- World’s Leading Airline – First Class 2025
- World’s Leading Airline Lounge – First Class 2025: Emirates Lounge at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport
A Year of Recognition
Throughout 2025, Emirates has consistently been recognized within the aviation industry. In November, the airline earned the title of “Best Airline in the World” for the eighth consecutive year at the ULTRAs travel awards, an honor determined by votes from Ultratravel’s 1.2 million global travelers. The airline also took home awards for “Best Premium Economy Class” and a notable “Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Global Aviation” presented to Sir Tim Clark, the president of Emirates Airline.
Further Awards Highlights
The accolades continued with Emirates receiving multiple awards from Forbes Travel Guide Verified Air Travel Awards 2025, including “Best International Airline,” “Best International First Class,” and “Best International Airline Lounge.” At The Times and The Sunday Times Travel Awards 2025, Emirates was recognized as the “Best Long-Haul Airline.” Additionally, Sir Tim Clark received recognition from the Wings Club Foundation with the Distinguished Achievement Award.
Global Recognition at APEX/IFSA Expo
September saw Emirates shining on the global stage at the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California, where the airline was honored with two key awards. The inflight entertainment system, ice, secured the 2026 APEX Best Global Entertainment Award, while Emirates was also awarded a 2026 APEX WORLD CLASS award for its entire customer experience and brand initiatives.
Earlier Achievements in 2025
Earlier in the year, Emirates received several accolades including “Best Long-Haul Airline” at The Telegraph Travel Awards and was named “2025’s Most Recommended Global Brand” by YouGov. The airline also excelled at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, achieving “Best Airline Worldwide” for the twelfth consecutive year, alongside wins for “Best First Class,” “Best Premium Economy Class,” and “Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East.”
These numerous accolades highlight Emirates’s commitment to excellence in the aviation industry, reinforcing its status as a leader in air travel worldwide.
