Asiana Airlines has earned the Best Airline in Asia title from the British transport research company Skytrax, the air carrier said Sunday.

In the Airline of the Year rankings, Asiana Airlines ranked second next to Qatar Airlines, it added.

During the award ceremony held on Thursday in Farnborough, the U.K., the airline received the Best Airline in Asia award together with the award for the Best Economy Class Airline Seat.

Asiana said its premium services like dispatching chefs and sommeliers as flight attendants and onboard magic shows or make-up events had helped the carrier receive one of the industry’s top honors.

Especially, its new business class seat, dubbed “OZ Quadra Smartium,” received positive reviews as it offers flat-bed seats while securing increased privacy for travelers, officials said.

By Lee Ji-yoon (jylee@heraldcorp.com)