Blown Seal
25th Feb 2004, 07:49
Qantas named airline of the year
From AAP (ninemsn)
Qantas has been named Airline of the Year by an international industry magazine.
Air Transport World selected the airline, praising its focus on excellence in the air and its higher profit margins despite industry instability caused by world events such as the SARS outbreak and September 11.
Qantas last claimed the magazine's international title in 1996.
"The success of Qantas is a team effort," Qantas chief executive officer Geoff Dixon said in a statement.
"Over the past few years, Qantas, like all airlines, has experienced massive short-term shocks and serious long-term challenges.
"We have dealt with these shocks and challenges by pulling together and drawing on the adaptability and initiative of our people right across the Qantas group."
From AAP (ninemsn)
Qantas has been named Airline of the Year by an international industry magazine.
Air Transport World selected the airline, praising its focus on excellence in the air and its higher profit margins despite industry instability caused by world events such as the SARS outbreak and September 11.
Qantas last claimed the magazine's international title in 1996.
"The success of Qantas is a team effort," Qantas chief executive officer Geoff Dixon said in a statement.
"Over the past few years, Qantas, like all airlines, has experienced massive short-term shocks and serious long-term challenges.
"We have dealt with these shocks and challenges by pulling together and drawing on the adaptability and initiative of our people right across the Qantas group."