St. Louis, Missouri – GoJet Airlines is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious Onboard Hospitality Award in the leading Cabin Concept of the Year 2025 category for its innovative CRJ-550 aircraft. The award was presented at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg, Germany, on April 8, 2025.
The Onboard Hospitality Awards celebrate global excellence in airline hospitality, with the Cabin Concept category recognizing complete onboard experiences that raise the bar in design, comfort, innovation, and passenger satisfaction. This year's awards featured nearly 200 entries in varying categories, including leading global carriers such as American Airlines, JetBlue, Emirates, British Airways, and Qatar Airways. Finalists in the Cabin Concepts category alongside GoJet Airlines included industry heavyweights like Iberia, United Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, and Ethiopian Airlines.
GoJet Airlines was the only regional carrier recognized and nominated across all categories, competing alongside some of the most iconic names in domestic and international aviation.
The CRJ-550 is the world's first 50-seat regional aircraft to offer true first-class seating and a range of amenities, creating a premium customer experience throughout. The cabin features 10 seats in United First, 20 seats in Economy Plus, and 20 Economy seats, providing more overall legroom per seat than any other 50-seat aircraft flown by a U.S. airline. Additionally, the CRJ-550 offers an on-demand refreshment center for United First customers and one-of-a-kind luggage monuments for every passenger to bring a roller bag on board.
GoJet Airlines was the architect of the CRJ-550 design, leading its certification and development in early 2019 with a clear objective: to deliver a premium experience to United's customers. The aircraft was launched into service later that year, setting a new standard in regional aviation and across the industry.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from Onboard Hospitality,” said Rick Leach, President and CEO of GoJet Airlines. “The CRJ-550 represents a significant advancement in regional air travel, offering passengers unparalleled comfort and convenience. This award is a testament to our entire team's hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the premium customer and inflight experience. We also proudly share this award with our partner, United Airlines, who was instrumental in bringing this concept and product to market.”
GoJet Airlines continually enhances the passenger experience with features such as in-seat power throughout the cabin and United Wi-Fi connectivity. The airline remains committed to providing exceptional service and comfort to its passengers. Between 2024 and 2025, GoJet more than doubled its CRJ-550 fleet, with the potential for additional growth in continued support of the United brand.
