Singapore Airlines named best for 2008

SINGAPORE Airlines has been voted Airline of the Year 2008 in the latest World Airline Awards announced by Skytrax Research. This is the third time in 10 years the airline has won the title. The world’s top 10 airlines for 2008: 1. Singapore Airlines 2. Cathay Pacific 3. Qantas 4. Thai Airways 5. Asiana Airlines 6. Malaysia Airlines 7. Qatar Airways 8. Air New Zealand 9. Emirates 10. Etihad Airways Other awards included: • Best airline – Africa: SAA • Best in-flight entertainment: Emirates • Best business-class lounge: Virgin Atlantic • Best first-class lounge: Qantas • Best first class: Cathay Pacific • Best business class: Singapore Airlines • Best airline – Europe: Lufthansa • Best airline – Middle East: Qatar Airways • Best airline – North America: Continental Airlines • Best airline – Australasia: Qantas • Best airline – Asia: Singapore Airlines Jeanette Phillips (jeanettep@nowmedia.co.za)