RwandAir wins top award as the Best Regional Airline in Africa at the 2025 World Airline Awards

RwandAir has received a top award as the Best Regional Airline in Africa at the prestigious 2025 World Airline Awards, held on the 17th June 2025 in the iconic Air and Space Museum at the Paris Air Show. The awards event is hosted by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organisation.

This award marks a continued rise in passenger recognition for RwandAir, with survey feedback noting the airline’s attention to service detail across all elements of the travel experience. RwandAir has become a familiar presence at the awards over recent years and continues to gain visibility among regional travellers.

Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said: “RwandAir continues to distinguish itself through a clear focus on service attention, and we congratulate them on winning this award as the Best Regional Airline in Africa at the 2025 World Airline Awards. The airline has created an experience that stands out in its category – professional, considered, and personal as it continues to evolve its regional product with confidence.”

“Thank you to all travellers who voted for RwandAir and to Skytrax for celebrating excellence in aviation. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to providing memorable travel experiences.” Yvonne Makolo, RwandAir CEO.

The World Airline Awards introduced in 1999 to provide a customer satisfaction study that is truly global. Travellers across the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners. The awards are referred to by media around the world as “the Oscars of the aviation industry”.