Turkish Airlines named best airline in Europe for fifth year in a row

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Turkish Airlines has been named the “Best Airline in Europe” for the fifth year in a row by Skytrax, which is recognized by the aviation industry for its global ranking system which tracks customer satisfaction of airlines service and performance around the world, the company said in a written statement on June 16. 

The awards, based on over 13 million surveys of worldwide airline customers from May 2014 to January 2015, evaluated traveler experience using key performance factors including check-in, arrivals, transfers, security and immigration.

The carrier also received the distinction of having the “World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge” and “World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining.”

The newly refurbished and expanded Turkish Airlines Lounge Istanbul offers a wide range of activities and services known for transforming passengers’ preflight or connecting time into an experience and was recognized for its food for the second consecutive year. SkyTrax survey participants also recognized the carrier’s successful catering partnership with Turkish DO&CO.

Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is a 4-star airline with a fleet of 279 passenger and cargo aircrafts flying to 274 destinations worldwide, including 226 international and 48 domestic, according to the company’s website.