The SATA Group airlines — SATA Air Açores and Azores Airlines — were honored with two awards at the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards™, in categories that recognize excellence in European aviation.
"This distinction reflects our dedication and concern for serving our passengers well and, consequently, recognition of the work we have done over the years. It is an award that represents the persistence of SATA Group's collective employees. We thank everyone who voted for us, as well as the World Travel Awards organization," said Rui Coutinho, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the SATA Group.
SATA Air Açores was voted Europe's Leading Regional Airline 2025, standing out for the quality of service provided on inter-island connections in the Azores archipelago. Azores Airlines received the award for Europe's Leading Airline to North America 2025, a distinction that recognizes the company's continued investment in the North American market, where the carrier has been operating for more than two decades.
This is the second consecutive year that both companies have been honored, reinforcing the SATA Group's reputation in the international aviation sector. The distinction represents both an incentive and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The World Travel Awards™, created in 1993, aim to recognize, reward, and celebrate excellence in all key sectors of the global travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.