The Cabin Concept of the Year 2025 Award has opened for entries.
Now in its fifth year, the Cabin Concept of the Year Award – part of the Onboard Hospitality Awards – has quickly gained recognition as one of the most prestigious awards an airline can win for its inflight service.
Winners will once again be announced at an awards ceremony hosted at the World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) and Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg in May 2025.
Entries close January 6 2025.
Who can enter?
There are three categories in Cabin Concept of the Year: Low-Cost Carrier, Full-Service Airline and Private Jets. To be eligible for an award, the submitted concept must be in service on or before February 20 2025.
Judging Criteria
The winner will have implemented a significant onboard project which spans at least TWO of the following elements of the passenger experience – the more the better!
- Service/Crew – new training initiative/uniform/livery/branding
- Catering – menu/service/delivery style/tableware
- Technology – apps/entertainment/connectivity/logistics/analytics
- Interior design – seat/decor/styling/lighting/colours
- Comfort – amenity kits/seat fabric/bedding range/wellbeing programmes
- Corporate Social Responsibility elements – waste management/sustainability policy/ accessibility
The judges will look for:
- Innovation and excellence onboard
- Details of the thinking/brief behind the concept/project
- Key intentions of the concept – what it aimed to achieve
- How the concept improved the customer experience
- How the concept/thinking was applied to multiple, linked elements in the passenger experience
What your entry includes
In addition to the chance of winning your chosen prestigious Cabin Concept of the Year category, Gold, Silver or Bronze, ALL entrants in this category receive a high-value marketing package including:
- A double-page feature showcasing your cabin concept in the edition of Onboard Hospitality magazine distributed at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) and Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg
- Coverage in our sister publication, The Business Travel Magazine distributed to Business Travel buyers and influencers
- Your submission featured online at onboardhospitality.com (live for one year)
- Promotion: Readers will be encouraged to view your submission via regular newsletters, social media posts and promotions in the magazine (Readership: 25,000+ international)
How to enter
Simply complete this payment form and you will be sent further details on how to submit your entry. For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Craig McQuinn: craig.mcquinn@onboardhospitality.com
Entries close January 6 2025.
