TOKYO February 14, 2013 -ANA, Japan’s largest airline group, has been named 2013 ‘Airline of the Year’ by Air Transport World (ATW), the leading monthly magazine covering the global airline industry.

Washington DC-based ATW bestowed its first awards for excellence in 1974. Over thirty years later, they are regarded as the benchmark of quality and achievement for companies and individuals within the airline industry. Winners are chosen by a panel of judges composed of ATW editors from all over the world, after extensive debate, with nominations submitted from outside the magazine and the editorial team itself.

The most coveted ‘Airline of the Year’ title is given in recognition of outstanding overall performance.

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