Based in Abidjan, Air Cote d’Ivoire flies a network covering some 20 destinations in western and central Africa using a mic of Airbus A320, A319 and Dash 8. It offers a proper Business Class cabin on its Airbus fleet, with 2+2 cross-section, individual IFE screens and enhanced meals and drinks service. It recently accepted the first A320neo, which offers wi-fi connectivity too (Photo Wikimedia Commons)
- - 5 STARS: Awarded to airlines achieving a very high, overall quality performance. It recognizes high standards of onboard product together with consistent and excellent standards of staff service across airport and cabin environments
- - 4 STARS: Awarded to airlines that deliver a good overall quality performance and provide good product standards across different travel cabins
- - 3 STARS: Awarded to airlines delivering a fair quality performance equating to the industry 'average' of acceptable product and service standards
- - 2 STARS: Shows airlines delivering a lower total quality performance, in some instances below the industry average across many rating categories
- - 1 STAR: Represents a poor quality of product delivered across the assessment sectors
* SKYTRAX (www.skytraxratings.com) is the most prestigious independent rating agency in commercial aviation. Its five stars rating system regarding airline quality has become a status symbol for carriers around the world. Here is what the stars stand for: