Airlink has been recognised at the International Airline Strategy Awards in London for its successful reinvention as an independent operator in one of the world’s toughest and most contested markets, reports afritraveller.com.
CEO and Managing Director Rodger Foster accepted the Executive Leadership: Africa and Middle East award on behalf of the airline.
“It is an honour to receive this prestigious award on behalf of Airlink, our 2 300 direct employees and over 10 000 downstream families who benefit from and depend upon Airlink’s well-being, as well as our board of directors, shareholders, financial stakeholders, lessors, suppliers and business partners. It is true that the pandemic tested the mettle of every airline the world over, but it created the opportunity for us to re-think and re-model Airlink and step into the sun on our own terms – without shedding a single job,” said Foster.
He said having the network breadth, scheduling depth and ability to serve the airline’s growing customer base was one side of the equation in building the brand and increasing its market presence, while providing extraordinary and great value service was just as important.
