Plaza Premium Group’s (PPG) Smart Traveller digital experience and rewards platform was named the “Flyer’s Preferred Innovative Loyalty Program of the Year” at the 13th Flyer’s Preferred Award Ceremony 2025, co-organised by CAAC Inflight Magazine, the official inflight publication of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), and FlyerT, China’s leading social networking platform for frequent flyers.
At the award ceremony, Simon Huang, Plaza Premium Group’s Managing Director of Smart Traveller, collected the “Flyer’s Preferred Innovative Loyalty Program of the Year” award on behalf of PPG. This accolade not only underscores PPG’s commitment to innovation in creating the ultimate digital experience and rewards platform but also demonstrates its unwavering dedication to making travel better through cutting-edge solutions and customer centric innovations.
“It is truly a proud moment for Smart Traveller to receive this prestigious industry accolade in Mainland China for the first time. We are deeply grateful to FlyerT, our partners, members, seasoned travellers and business professionals for their continued support. We will continue to elevate our offerings and raise the bar in business travel with seamless, personalised and digitalised solutions that enhance the travel experience for all our members,” said Simon Huang, Managing Director, Smart Traveller.
The 13th Flyer’s Preferred Awards Ceremony not only provided a distinguished platform for showcasing leading business travel brands and celebrated their outstanding achievements, but also enhanced collaboration and knowledge exchange within the industry. Plaza Premium Group is proud to be part of this dynamic ecosystem, collaborating with partners and travellers to elevate the business travel industry. As the industry continues to evolve, PPG looks forward to contributing to its growth and innovation, making travel better for all.
China Airlines wins awards for amenities and catering
China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based airline, announced that it has won a trifecta of authoritative international awards for onboard services. A reader’s poll by PAX International, the international airline industry magazine, voted CAL as the winner of Best Business Class Amenity Asia and Best Premium Economy Class Amenity Asia. The Onboard Hospitality magazine also presented the airline with the award for Best Onboard Special Meal or Product. The awards represent unanimous international approval of continued efforts by CAL to enhance onboard services and upgrade the flying experience for travelers.
PAX International brought together its global readership and a panel of professional judges to rate the award-winning airlines for the year. The award-winning amenity kits, both practical and stylish with new colours available in the future, from CAL included a crossover with the luxury fashion brand MOSCHINO for the Premium Business Class. For Premium Economy Class, the amenity kits in collaboration with Canadian leisure brand Roots conveyed a sense of cozy comfort. The bags and contents were all based on eco-friendly materials infused with the corporate philosophy of sustainability. CAL’s innovation and attention to detail in its onboard service products stood out from other leading global airlines to win two awards.
Onboard Hospitality is a leading airline industry magazine and the award for Best Onboard Special Meal or Product was given to CAL for its partnership with the Michelin Green Star restaurant Yang Ming Spring. The menu presented travelers with a pure feast of vegan food in the sky, upholding the ideals of healthy living and sustainable diet. The all-new Spring menu features Lion’s Mane Mushroom Satay with Coconut Rice in the Premium Business/Business Class, and Homemade Curry Vegan Meatballs with Brown Rice in the Premium Economy/Economy Class. Travelers can enjoy the bounty of Mother Nature in fresh seasonal vegetables, beans, and grains and the enticing flavors and aromas of vegan cuisine.
CAL is upgrading all onboard services and products in its efforts to provide travelers with the most comfortable flying experience. Awards won by the airline included the first-ever Excellence in Aviation Connectivity from the Global Brandsmagazine, Best Airline in North Asia by Global Traveler for the sixth consecutive year, as well as the Five Star Global Airlines award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the ninth consecutive year, along with the APEX awards for Best in Food and Beverage and Best in Wi-Fi. All these awards reflect CAL’s leadership as a global five-star airline.
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