Readers voted the Five-Star carrier Best Airline for International Travel for the third consecutive year at its 23rd annual Best in Business Awards.

The airline was also awarded Best Business Class to the Middle East.

The awards recognised 35 different travel service providers in 54 categories.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said the airline’s winning streak can be attributed to its high standards of quality and service.

“Everything we do and provide, from personalised treatment and customer service, to in-flight duty free and onboard cuisine, is Five-Star and based on superior attention to detail and customer satisfaction,” said Al Baker.

“I am very proud that our Business Class product has again been recognised, as well as our long-haul international services by US-based travellers, and our willingness to target diverse and underserved markets where others dare not venture into.

“During 2011, Qatar Airways was honoured with several other awards from around the world, including the ultimate last June when we were named Airline of the Year 2011 by the prestigious Skytrax organisation at their annual awards.

“These accolades demonstrate the years of hard work that have gone into making us what we are today – the best in the skies.”

The awards follow two other accolades from Business Traveller sister publications around the world; Best Business Class Airline by Business Traveller Middle East and Best Airline in the Middle East and Africa by Business Traveller Asia Pacific.

Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of 103 aircraft to 110 diverse business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America. The airline plans to serve 120 destinations worldwide with a fleet of 120 aircraft by 2013.