A Zagat survey voted for by passengers as well as travel agents has named Singapore Airlines as the best international carrier for 2009.
A total of 73 different airlines were rated according to comfort, food, entertainment and luggage policies for both premium and economy class. Singapore Airlines came top for both classes, which should come as no surprise as it regularly tops lists such as this.
Cathay Pacific and Dubai’s Emirates tied for second place in the premium class with Emirates also second for economy class, although this time alone.
Air New Zealand was third for both classes, sharing the position for premium class with Virgin Atlantic and for economy with All Nippon and Thai Airways. Continental Airlines was cited as being the best value carrier.