EVA Air has achieved a historic milestone, earning the No. 1 ranking among international airlines in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2026. The recognition, awarded through the publication’s annual readers’ survey, marks EVA Air’s first time claiming the top spot and highlights the airline’s longstanding commitment to service excellence, innovation, and an elevated travel experience.

“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 EVA Air President Clay Sun. “Our new fourth-generation Premium Economy Class, introduced in 2025, has received strong positive feedback from travelers, and we are proud to partner with numerous internationally renowned brands to elevate our in-flight amenities and dining experience. This recognition inspires us to keep moving forward. We will continue investing in our people, products, and services to exceed traveler expectations and deliver an exceptional journey wherever we fly.”

Travel + Leisure is one of the world’s leading travel magazines. Each year, it conducts its annual World’s Best Awards survey, inviting readers to vote for their favorite airlines, hotels, cruise lines, islands, cities, and other travel experiences. This year, over 200,000 readers participated in the survey. The results are widely recognized as an influential measure of consumer preferences and are highly regarded across the global tourism and travel industry. The “Airlines” category of the survey evaluates companies based on cabin comfort, in-flight service, customer service, and overall value. The 2026 World’s Best Awards are featured in the August 2026 issue of Travel + Leisure. The full results are available at travelandleisure.com

EVA Air has received numerous industry accolades for both its service excellence and safety record. In addition to being ranked No. 1 in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best International Airline, EVA Air has been recognized as a SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline for 11 consecutive years. It was also ranked No. 11 in AirlineRatings.com’s Top 25 Airlines and No. 8 in its Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines rankings for 2026, while earning the publication’s Seven Star PLUS Safety Rating.

About EVA Air:
A Star Alliance member, EVA Air was founded in 1989 as Taiwan’s first privately owned international airline. It is an affiliated company to global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of more than 80 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to around 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. Travelers can learn more about EVA and schedules, book, and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.

Awarded AirlineRatings.com Seven Star PLUS Safety Rating

AirlineRatings.com, a globally recognized aviation safety and product rating agency, awarded EVA Air its highest safety distinction, the Seven Star PLUS Safety Rating. This certification was introduced in 2025, and this latest recognition once again affirms EVA Air’s excellence and professionalism in flight safety management, earning global acknowledgment.

“What sets EVA Air apart as a Seven Star PLUS carrier is the precision of its onboard safety culture,” said AirlineRatings.com CEO Sharon Petersen. “Our auditor recorded the best pre-departure checks we have seen to date, carried out with a discipline and consistency that reflects an exceptional operation. EVA Air’s performance was outstanding across every sector, and this rating recognises a team that refuses to settle for anything less than the highest standard.”

“Safety is our most important and non-negotiable core value,” said EVA Air President Clay Sun. “When this principle becomes part of every employee’s mindset, our team works tirelessly to deliver the highest level of safety for every passenger who chooses EVA Air. Receiving the AirlineRatings Seven Star Plus Safety Rating, after consistently maintaining a Seven Star Safety Rating since 2014, is not only a recognition of our team’s professionalism and dedication, but also a reminder of the responsibility we carry. We will continue to give 100 percent of our effort to repay the trust and confidence of every passenger traveling with EVA Air.”

AirlineRatings.com has been a globally recognized aviation evaluation organization since 2013, conducting its World’s Safest Airlines rankings using a proprietary seven-star rating system to assess nearly 400 airlines worldwide. EVA Air has received this honor for 13 consecutive years. The upgraded Seven Star PLUS Safety Rating builds upon the existing seven-star system and is based on a series of anonymous flight audits conducted by AirlineRatings.com across domestic and international, short- and long-haul, and day and overnight flights, reflecting real passenger experiences and consistent, high-level performance across all evaluation criteria.

In addition to receiving the Seven Star PLUS Safety Rating, EVA Air was also ranked No. 8 among the World’s Top 10 Safest Airlines by AirlineRatings.com in its 2026 rankings. EVA Air has also earned the SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline certification for 11 consecutive years. EVA Air will continue to enhance its services and uphold its core principles of Safety, Service, and Sustainability, while maintaining the high standards that underpin its global safety recognition.

About EVA Air:
A Star Alliance member, EVA Air was founded in 1989 as Taiwan’s first privately owned international airline. It is an affiliated company to global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of more than 80 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to around 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. EVA Air continues to expand its global network with new routes and service enhancements, including the upcoming launch of service to Washington, D.C. (Dulles) on June 26. Travelers can learn more about EVA and schedules, book, and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.

EVA Air has earned the SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline certification for the 11th consecutive year, reaffirming its position among the world’s top airline rankings. The latest evaluation highlights EVA Air’s outstanding performance across multiple areas, including flight safety, cabin crew professionalism, aircraft cleanliness, business class amenities, and onboard beverage quality. The airline also received strong scores for ground services, including check-in efficiency, transfer operations, baggage handling, and lounge functionality. This demonstrates a strong commitment to premium service at every stage of the passenger journey.

“For EVA Air, maintaining the 5-Star Airline distinction for over a decade is both an honor and a responsibility,” said EVA Air President Clay Sun. “The achievement reflects the collective dedication of the airline’s global workforce and the continued trust of its passengers. Looking ahead, the company remains focused on enhancing safety standards, advancing service innovation, and integrating sustainability into its operations, guided by its core principles of ‘Safety, Service, and Sustainability’.”

SKYTRAX, a globally recognized authority in aviation research, introduced its airline rating system in 1999. The program evaluates carriers based on hundreds of service and quality indicators, ranging from cabin comfort and in-flight dining to ground services and staff performance. Currently, only around ten airlines worldwide hold the coveted 5-Star Airline status.

In addition to this recognition, EVA Air was also ranked eighth among the “World’s Safest Airlines” by AirlineRatings.com for the 13th consecutive year, further reinforcing its reputation for operational excellence.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance network connectivity and the passenger experience, EVA Air will launch a new route from Taipei to Washington, D.C. on June 26 this year, offering four flights per week and featuring the airline’s fourth‑generation Premium Economy class. With this new addition, EVA Air’s North American network will grow to include 10 gateways, three of which will feature the new fourth-generation Premium Economy class and increase the total weekly flights to 98. This makes EVA Air the airline with the most destinations and the largest flight network from Taiwan to North America.

About EVA Air:
A Star Alliance member, EVA Air was founded in 1989 as Taiwan’s first privately owned international airline. It is an affiliated company to global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of more than 80 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to around 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. Travelers can learn more about EVA and schedules, book, and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.