A Closer Look at the Winners
The 2024 winners reflect excellence across categories, from innovative designs to refined passenger experiences. Here are some of the highlights:
| Judges’ Choice Awards 2024 | Design Airline Awards 2024 |
|---|---|
| Design Innovation Award 2024: Oman Air | Design Airline of the Year North America: JetBlue |
| Best New Uniform 2024: Riyadh Air | Design Airline of the Year South America: LATAM |
| Best New Airport Lounge 2024: Chase Sapphire Lounge, LGA | Design Airline of the Year Europe: Condor |
| Best New Livery 2024: beOnd | Design Airline of the Year Middle East: Etihad Airways |
| Best New Business Class 2024: Cathay ‘Aria Suite’ | Design Airline of the Year Africa: Air Mauritius |
| Best New Premium Economy Class 2024: Cathay | Design Airline of the Year Oceania: Qantas |
| Best New Premium Business/First Class 2024: Oman Air | Design Airline of the Year Asia: Cathay |
| Most Improved / Best New Airline Brand 2024: beOnd | Design Airline of the Year 2024: Etihad Airways |
Innovation Takes Center Stage
This year’s awards underscore the transformative power of design and innovation in shaping the aviation industry’s future. Startups like beOnd, which secured accolades for both Best New Livery and Most Improved / Best New Airline Brand, showcased that creativity isn’t limited to established players. Meanwhile, Riyadh Air’s debut uniform earned it the Best New Uniform 2024 title, cementing its place among design-savvy carriers.
Oman Air was another standout, winning the first-ever Design Innovation Award and recognition for its new premium business/first class. Cathay Pacific also impressed, claiming awards for its Aria Suite Business Class and newly developed Premium Economy Class, while Etihad Airways emerged as the overall Design Airline of the Year 2024.
The Future of Airline Design
The DesignAir Awards honor carriers that continue to push the envelope in passenger experience, comfort, and brand distinction. The 2024 edition clearly demonstrated that airlines are prioritizing creative innovation to capture attention and loyalty in a competitive market.
With entrants like beOnd and Riyadh Air setting the tone for the next era of aviation design, the industry is poised for even more exciting transformations in years to come.