01.03.06
Global Traveler Magazine Announces Award Winners
Global Traveler Magazine conducted a survey of its readers from February 1, 2005 to August 31, 2005 with open-ended questions for the best in many categories of business and luxury travel. This survey was conducted in the magazine, as an insert to subscriber copies, as a direct mail questionnaire and emailed during the period in question. Only those questionnaires where more than 50% of the questions were completed were counted. Those under 50% were discarded. The 2005 survey contained results generated from 4,839 completed questionnaires under this criteria.
A complete list of winners is as follows (* signifies consecutive year winner):
Best Airline in the World
Singapore Airlines *
Best Airline for Business Class
British Airways
Best Airline for New Business Class (new)
Malaysia Airlines
Best Airline for Domestic First Class (new)
United PS Service
Best Airline for First Class
Emirates
Best Airline for Premium Economy Class (new)
United Airlines-Economy Plus
Best Airline for Economy Class
JetBlue Airways
Best Low-Cost Carrier
JetBlue Airways *
Best Airline for Onboard Service and Flight Attendants
Asiana Airlines *
Best Airline in Mexico
Mexicana Airlines
Best Airline in Central/South America
Varig Brazilian Airlines
Best Airline in Canada
Air Canada *
Best Trans-Atlantic Airline (new)
Air France
Best Trans-Pacific Airline
Thai Airways International PCL *
Best Airline in the Nordic Countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway
and Sweden
Scandinavian Airlines *
Best Airline in the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand
Qantas Airways *
Best Airline in Eastern Europe
Czech Airlines *
Best Airline to Russia, The CIS and Baltic States
Finnair *
Best Airline in Africa
South African Airways *
Best Airline in the Middle East
Emirates *
Best Airport Lounges
United Airlines-Red Carpet
Best Airport in the World
Changi Airport Singapore
Best Airport in North America
Chicago O’Hare International Airport *
Best Frequent Flyer Program
United Mileage Plus *
Best Airline Alliance
SkyTeam
Best International Hotel Chain
Park Hyatt *
Best Domestic Hotel Chain
Westin Hotels & Resorts *
Best Hotel in the United States
The Bel-Air, Los Angeles
Best Individual Hotel in Asia (new)
The InterContinental, Hong Kong
Best Individual Hotel in Europe (new)
The Ciragon Palace Kempinski, Istanbul
Best Individual Hotel in Canada (new)
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City
Best Asian Hotel Chain (new)
Grand Hyatt
Best European Hotel Chain (new)
Luxury Collection
Best Canadian Hotel Chain (new)
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Best Latin American Hotel Chain
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts *
Best Hotel Rewards Program in the World
InterContinental Hotels Group - Priority Club Rewards
Best Car Rental Company
Hertz *
Best Luggage Brand
Travelpro
Best International Cellular Phone Service
Cingular Wireless
Best Credit Card Rewards Program
American Express Membership Rewards *
Best Technological Gadget
Apple iPod
