Kenya Airways Named ‘Africa’s Leading Airline’ at World Travel Awards 2025

Air Seychelles and Julius Nyerere International Airport also recognised at World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala.

World Travel Awards 2025 Winners
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Kenya Airways (KQ) was named ‘Africa’s Leading Airline‘ for 2025, at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, hosted at Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on June 28.

In the Africa region, KQ also secured three additional accolades: ‘Africa’s Leading Airline’– Business Class‘, ‘Africa’s Leading Airline Brand‘, and ‘Africa’s Leading Inflight Magazine 2025 for Msafiri‘.

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The event brought together aviation and tourism leaders from across the region to celebrate innovation and excellence in travel. “We are honoured to have been at the heart of this celebration of travel excellence and innovation,” stated Ephraim Mafuru, Director General, Tanzania Tourist Board.

In the Indian Ocean, Air Seychelles led the aviation honours, named ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline‘, with additional awards for ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline – Economy Class‘ and ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Cabin Crew 2025‘. Trans Maldivian Airways was voted ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Seaplane Operator 2025‘.

For airports, Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam, claimed the title of ‘Africa’s Leading Airport‘ and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport received ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport 2025‘.

World Travel Awards Winners

Africa Winners 2025

  • Africa’s Leading Airline 2025 – Kenya Airways
  • Africa’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2025 – Kenya Airways
  • Africa’s Leading Airline – Economy Class 2025 – EgyptAir
  • Africa’s Leading Airline Brand 2025 – Kenya Airways
  • Africa’s Leading Airport 2025 – Julius Nyerere International Airport, Tanzania
  • Africa’s Leading Inflight Magazine 2025 – Msafiri (Kenya Airways)
  • Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2025 – Jambojet
  • Africa’s Leading Private Jet Charter 2025 – ExecuJet

Indian Ocean Winners 2025

  • Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline 2025 – Air Seychelles
  • Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2025 – Air Mauritius
  • Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline – Economy Class 2025 – Air Seychelles
  • Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline Brand 2025 beOnd
  • Indian Ocean’s Leading Seaplane Operator 2025 – Trans Maldivian Airways
  • Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline Lounge 2025 – Air Mauritius The Amédée Maingard Lounge @ Mauritius International Airport
  • Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport 2025 – Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius