British Airways won the Best Airline title at this year's Business Traveller Awards which was held on Sept 21st at the London Hilton in Park Lane Hotel . The awards were presented by British adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who occupied Mount Everest earlier this year.British Airways had continuously won this title from the year 1994 until 2007, except in the year 2008 when Singapore Airlines had won this award.

The Business Travel Awards, formed by the publishers of the magazine in combination with Panacea Publishing International, have been offered for over a quarter of a century. The Business Traveller Awards was sponsored by American Express as well as Global Hotel Alliance. American Express and Global Hotel Alliance co-sponsored the annual awards. Readers of the Business Travel magazine voted for the awards. Additionally,British Airways also won the Best Short Haul Carrier and Best Frequent Flyer Programme awards. Singapore Airlines received totally 5 awards that included Best Business Class, Best Economy Class, Best Cabin Staff and Best Long Haul Airline. Best First Class award was won by the Emirates.

easyJet won the best Low-Cost Airline title and Virgin Atlantic won the Best Premium Economy title.Best Airport in the World title was granted to Singapore's Changi Airport.