BA named airline of the year

British Airways was named airline of the year for the first time in almost two decades at the OAG (Official Airline Guide) Airline of the Year Awards in London.

The airline also picked up awards as Best Transatlantic Airline, Best Europe-Asia/Australasia Airline and best airline based in Western Europe. It was also shortlisted in three other categories.

OAG chief executive Alan Glass said: "British Airways performed solidly in just about every category it was eligible for. The people that matter, the world's frequent fliers, made it very clear in the way they voted that they like what BA is offering them."