Established as a domestic carrier in the mid-Eighties, Xiamen Air flew its first intercontinental service to Amsterdam in 2015. Further expansion of operations included more cities in Europe and Australia. The airline’s first US service was to Seattle, followed by Los Angeles and New York. All long-haul services are operated by a brand-new fleet of Boeing 787-9 (in a two class configuration) and Boeing 787-8 (in a three-class scheme that includes four seats in First Class) (Photo Wikimedia Commons / BriYYZ)
- - 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: