Top Honors

Global Traveler announces the 2016 Airline of the Year and Hotel of the Year award winners.

- Nicole Quasté

For the sixth consecutive year, Global Traveler congratulates the innovative leaders in the travel industry whose efficient operations, distinct amenities, superior service and outstanding hospitality set them apart from the competition with the Airline of the Year and Hotel of the Year awards. The 2016 winners of these prestigious awards are China Airlines, Airline of the Year, and Meliá Hotels International, Hotel of the Year.

A select panel of Global Traveler employees and Advisory Board members chose the winners based on experience and independent research on financial data, occupancy rates, load factors, on-time figures, safety records, brand image and menus. Once an airline or hotel is selected, it is ineligible to participate for three years.

With great pleasure we introduce the 2016 Airline and Hotel of the Year winners.

China Airlines | Airline of the Year 2016

IN KEEPING WITH the company motto, “Spread your wings, explore the world,” China Airlines makes it easy to do just that with its commitment to constant innovation in airline technology, safety, convenience, comfort and entertainment. For these reasons China Airlines is our 2016 Airline of the Year.

The company boasts a fleet of 96 aircraft, including 75 passenger jets, which spread their wings to 143 destinations in 29 countries and districts. Since its founding in 1959, the airline has continually gone above and beyond airline industry standards, offering high-quality travel services from booking to in-flight experiences and everything in between.