(Posted 01st June 2023)
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, has announced that it has been
crowned as the winner of Best Overall in Africa award at the 2023 APEX Passenger
Choice Awards, at a ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland on 25 May 2023.
As ‘Best Overall in Africa’ winner, Ethiopian has taken the accolades for ‘Best Cabin
Service’, ‘Best Entertainment’, ‘Best Food and Beverage’, ‘Best Seat Comfort’ and ‘Best
Wi-Fi’ in Africa.
Regarding the award, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are
thrilled by the prestigious award we have won today. This award is special to us as our
beloved customers voted for us. I would like to thank them for their vote of confidence in
our services. We will continue exceeding expectations in delivering the highest quality and consistent services to our esteemed customers. This is a testimony to the hard work our employees have exerted to make sure our customers receive the quality services and care they deserve. I am indebted to all my Ethiopian colleagues who have shown their higher level of dedication and commitment to the satisfaction and safety of our customers. Congratulations to all Ethiopian families!”
“As the 2023 APEX Best Airline in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines has soared above the
competition with its unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative services, and its state-of-the-art fleet.” APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader on his part stated, before adding: “Watching Ethiopian Airlines’ incredible growth as the largest airline in all of Africa underlines the airline’s philosophy in being the new spirit of Africa with comfortable seats, delectable cuisine, and outstanding in-flight entertainment delivering an unforgettable journey to every passenger.”
The APEX Passenger Choice Awards, which is one of the most prestigious in the industry,
recognizes airlines in various regions for providing the best passenger experiences.
Partnering with TripIt® from Concur®, the world’s highest-rated travel-organizing app,
anonymous passenger feedback gathered based on neutral, third-party passenger
feedback and insights. Passengers from more than one million flights and nearly 600
airlines from around the world were given the opportunity to provide anonymous ratings
in five subcategories: seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage, entertainment, and
Wi-Fi.
It is to be recalled that Ethiopian was crowned the 2022 APEX Regional Passenger Choice
Awards for ‘Best Entertainment’ and ‘Best Cabin Service’ in Africa last year. The airline has
also won multiple reputable awards, including SKYTRAX and Business Travel Awards
consecutively in the past years.
