Air Canada, Star Alliance Receive World Travel Awards [Video]

Air Canada has been named the World’s Leading Airline to North America at the World Travel Awards.

“We are delighted that the travel trade have acknowledged Air Canada’s international excellence by voting for us at the World Travel Awards. I thank our more than 39,000 dedicated employees who transport customers safely and deliver customer service excellence globally every day. I also extend my appreciation to our loyal customers for their continued support and trust,” said Lisa M. Pierce, Air Canada’s Vice President of Global Sales and Air Canada Vacations.

According to a press release from the airline, the World Travel Awards recognize excellence across various sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. Winners are determined based on a worldwide poll involving qualified executives in the travel sector alongside consumer travel buyers.

“This recognition is the latest in a series of global awards received by Air Canada for its industry-leading …