USAToday.com, 19 Nov 2009
Singapore Airlines was named the 2009 OAG Airline of the Year and took two other "best of" categories. Renowned for its upscale service, Singapore is a perennial winner in global airline surveys and awards.
As for Continental, it took the OAG honors for "Best Business Class" and for "Best Airline Based in North America." Read on for a list of other winners in this year's OAG rankings.
Airline of the Year: Singapore Airlines
Best Trans-Atlantic Airline: Virgin Atlantic
Best Trans-Pacific Airlines: Singapore Airlines
Best International First Class: Singapore Airlines
Best Business Class: Continental Airlines
Best Economy Coach Class: British Airways
Best Airline Based in North America: Continental
Best Airline Based in the Middle East/Indian Sub-Continent: Emirates
Best Low-Cost Airline: Southwest Airlines
Best Airline Based in Central South America & Caribbean: LAN
Best Airline based in Africa: South African Airlines
Best Airlines based in Western Europe: Virgin Atlantic
Best Airline Based in Central/Eastern Europe: CSA Czech Airlines
Best Airline Based in Australia/Pacific: Qantas
Best Airport: Singapore Changi
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OAG picks Singapore as 'Airline of the Year' - Airline Biz Blog
