Enduring Excellence

Global Traveler introduces the Quint Status inductees for 2018.

- Erich Martin

WHEN IT COMES TO MEASURING the best of the best, there are lots of ways to go about it. Competitions can take many forms, but here at Global Traveler, we put the question to you, our readers.

Every year, Global Traveler conducts the GT Tested Reader Survey and celebrates the winners with an awards gala. In the survey’s 15th year, a few select brands celebrate their naming in each of the previous ceremonies. Every year we recognize the best of the best — those brands and companies that go above and beyond. And each year we honor a few organizations for being at the top of their game for five consecutive years. These are the Quint Status inductees.

To reach Quint Status, brands must evolve and grow with their customers. These companies do not reach continued success and admiration through luck or happenstance. This year’s inductees to Quint Status have been selected, year over year, by the distinguished and well-traveled readers of this magazine.

We welcome five organizations to Quint Status in 2018: LATAM Airlines Group (Best Airline to South America), Air India (Best Airline in Central/South Asia & India), Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (Best Airport Dining), Hertz (Best Rental Car Company), and Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite MasterCard (Best Frequent-Flyer Affinity Credit Card Promotions).