THE TOP 10 INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2021, as destinations around the world were lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Survey rules have always allowed readers to ref lect on their travel experiences over a threeyear period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world.

Though the past year has presented interna onal airlines with numerous challenges, the high ying brands that keep the world connected have persevered. And as travel restric ons ease, the best interna onal airlines con nue to impress Travel Leisure readers with outstanding in ight service, comfortable cabins, reliable opera ons, and food that simply wows.

Every year for our World’s est Awards survey, T L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, ci es, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. In the airlines category, readers rated carriers on cabin comfort, in ight service, food, customer service, and value.

No. 3 Eva Air con nues to climb in the World’s est Awards, rising from No. last year to third place in . The airline speciali es in long haul trips to Asia from several U.S. gateways. This is one of the best airlines I’ve ever traveled with, said one fan. Excellent service and food, wrote another. I can’t wait to y them again, added a third EVA enthusiast. ou que airline La Compagnie moved up in this year’s vo ng, landing at No. thanks to its all business class service to des na ons in France. This summer, the carrier added ights to Tel Aviv, and Milan ights are slated to start in November. Readers also had high praise for No. atar Airways. Excellent crew, ama ing food, it’s comfort on point, as one respondent put it. It’s really my favorite airline, said another frequent passenger, who added that the seats even in economy and of course in business are comfortable. The food and entertainment always exceed expecta ons. I really appreciate all their COVID protocols. All in all, they are a class act No. 6 Turkish Airlines returned to this year’s top a er not making the cut in . No. Virgin Atlan c moved up a couple spots. Meanwhile No. apan Airlines AL held steady year over year.

A familiar winner was also the model of consistency at the very top of the rankings. Readers once again voted Singapore Airlines into the No. spot for the 6th year in a row. Read on for the rest of the best interna onal airlines, as voted by T L readers.

Call it the king of the World’s est Awards: Singapore Airlines is an unprecedented 6 me winner in T L’s annual rankings, a year in, year out stalwart that impresses travelers with cosse ng service, par cularly in premium cabins. We felt like we were at home, gushed one voter who traveled in the airline’s ultra luxurious suites. Many voters raved about the intui ve service on board, men oning how ight a endants were always ready to lend a hand, refresh a drink, or go the extra mile. Traveling with them is a dream come true I’m not sure what more anybody could want, said one impressed reader. Added another: They’ve been my favorite for decades because they make most other carriers seem like amateurs. WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Score: 91.96