This evening I had great honour of emceeing the first annual Passenger Choice Awards, which was hosted by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), the group formerly known as the WAEA.
One of my favorite moments of the night occurred when in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) guru, APEX chief (and Emirates VP) grabbed a crate to give himself a few extra inches beside the 50ft woman.
It comes as little surprise that Virgin-branded airlines - Virgin American and V Australia - took home the most and the biggest awards, four and two, respectively. But here is a list of all the award winners. Congratulations to all the winners! What a great night! (Skyy Vodka will now be consumed.)
Category WinnerBest In-flight Publication Tam
Best IFE User Interface V Australia
Best In-flight Connectivity and Communications Virgin America
Best In-flight Video Air New Zealand
Best Cabin Ambiance JetBlue
Best Ground Experience Virgin America
Best in Region: Europe British Airways
Best in Region: Asia and Australasia Singapore
Best in Region: Americas Virgin America
Best in Region: Middle East Emirates
Best Overall IFE - UP to 25 IFE-equipped Aircraft in Fleet V Australia
Best Overall IFE - More Than 25 IFE-equipped Aircraft in Fleet Virgin America
Avion Award for Best Single Achievement in IFE Etihad
Avion Award for Best Achievement in Technology Thales Avionics
APEX Outstanding Contribution Award Crest's Bryan Rusenko
APEX Lifetime Achievement Award Cine's Joe Barber
APEX Lifetime Achievement Panasonic's Paul Margis
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