EVA Air Named World's Best International Airline by Travel + Leisure

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Taiwanese carrier tops the World's Best Awards 2026 for the first time

EVA Air has been named the World's Best International Airline in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026, securing the top position for the first time in the annual readers' survey.

The award recognises the airline's long-standing commitment to outstanding service, innovation and premium travel experiences. More than 200,000 readers took part in this year's survey, which is regarded as one of the travel industry's most influential customer satisfaction rankings.

Premium Economy and service quality receive high praise

"We are deeply grateful to passengers around the world for their support and recognition of EVA Air. Winning the top spot this year is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, who strive every day to deliver exceptional service at every stage of the journey," said Steve Lin, Chairman of EVA Air.

He highlighted the airline's fourth-generation Premium Economy Class, introduced in 2025, which has received strong positive feedback from travellers. EVA Air has also strengthened its onboard experience through partnerships with internationally renowned brands, enhancing both inflight amenities and dining.

Readers evaluate comfort, service and value

Each year, Travel + Leisure invites its readers to vote for their favourite airlines, hotels, cruise lines, cities and destinations. Airlines are assessed on cabin comfort, inflight service, customer service and overall value.

The 2026 results are published in the magazine's August edition and reflect consumer preferences across the global travel industry.

Continued recognition for service and safety

The latest accolade adds to EVA Air's growing list of international awards. The carrier has maintained its SKYTRAX Five-Star Airline status for eleven consecutive years and continues to receive strong safety ratings from industry analysts.

For 2026, AirlineRatings.com ranked EVA Air 11th among the world's top 25 airlines and 8th among the safest full-service airlines, while also awarding the carrier its Seven Star PLUS Safety Rating.