Emirates has been crowned the “Best International Airline,” US-Bangla Airlines the “Best Domestic Airline,” and Saudia Cargo the “Best Cargo Airline” at the “Share Trip-Monitor Airline of the Year 2024” awards. These accolades recognize their exceptional service in Bangladesh’s aviation sector.
In a special tribute to his outstanding contributions to the country’s travel and tourism industry, the jury committee presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Taufiq Uddin Ahmed, Founder and Chairman of Galaxy Bangladesh. Ahmed was honored for his pioneering role in promoting the sector.
The awards were presented at a prestigious gala ceremony held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka on Saturday evening. The winners were determined based on an extensive online survey that saw the participation of over 3,000 frequent flyers. Trophies were awarded across a record 23 categories, acknowledging outstanding contributions by various airlines, airport lounges, and associated organizations.
Md. Fahimul Islam, Secretary of the Ministry of Railways, graced the ceremony as the chief guest. Special guests included Kazi Wahidul Alam, Editor of The Bangladesh Monitor; Professor Dr. M. Sadiqul Islam, Chairman of the Jury Committee; Sadia Haque, Co-Founder and CEO of Share Trip; Mohammad Saiful Hoque, Country General Manager and CEO of Sabre Bangladesh; and Asif Ahmed, Acting General Manager of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka.
Speakers at the event highlighted the positive transformation currently underway in Bangladesh’s aviation industry. They underscored the importance of sustainable development within the travel and tourism sector to further enhance passenger experience and boost competitiveness. This year’s event also introduced new categories, including “Most Popular Airline Brands in Bangladesh,” under which 12 airlines received recognition.
The selection process for the awards was rigorously overseen by an 11-member jury panel. This panel comprised eminent personalities from the aviation, tourism, academic, and business sectors, who meticulously validated the survey data before declaring the winners.
Organized by The Bangladesh Monitor, the country’s leading aviation and tourism publication, the “Airline of the Year” awards were first launched in 2007. The aim of these awards is to encourage airlines to continuously improve their services, thereby playing a crucial role in fostering a competitive environment within the aviation industry and contributing significantly to the growth and sustainability of Bangladesh’s travel and tourism sector.
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