The Forbes Travel Guide has announced that its inaugural Verified Air Travel Awards will be held in Monaco in February 2025. Alongside the ceremony, the event will encompass three days of glamourous networking opportunities for industry professionals in iconic venues across the Principality.
The Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) has been a go-to for luxury-minded voyagers in the know since 1958. The guide’s stringent ratings system has traditionally been a beacon for those looking to find top-notch hotels, spas, ocean cruises and restaurants, and it has expanded into the luxury air travel industry.
With the advent of the Verified Air Travel Awards, the best airlines, airports and private jet companies will be fêted based on the findings of an invite-only panel of 5,000 travel experts and advisors, who rely on anonymous inspections to make their decisions.
“In todaey’s luxury travel landscape, the quality of both air and hotel experiences is inseparable for a seamless journey,” says Jeff Arnold, the Forbes Travel Guide’s Chairman of the Board. “Our Verified Air Travel Awards are a natural extension of FTG’s commitment to excellence, ensuring discerning travellers can trust the highest standards of service and comfort from take-off to landing.”
Nominees
Up for an award in the Large Airlines category are: Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.
Smaller airline nominees include Beond, BermudAir, Cape Air, La Compagnie and Starlux.
Those nominated for their private jet services include VistaJet, Flexjet, NetJets, Tradewind Aviation and Wheels Up.
The winners will be announced on 22nd October, but will be publicly commended at The Summit, FTG’s annual event dedicated to luxury brands and luxury travel, which will be held in Monaco between 25th and 27th February.
The awards ceremony and gala dinner will be hosted by the Grimaldi Forum on the final day. Other highlights of The Summit include a full day of visits and experiences throughout the Côte d’Azur, which will be laid on by the organisers, on 25th February and the All-Star Supper Club at the Salle des Étoiles on 26th February.
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