Yardley, Pa., Dec. 1, 2014 – The results are in! For the 11th consecutive year, Global Traveler conducted its GT Tested Reader Survey, asking frequent business and luxury travelers to name the best in a variety of travel-related categories. More than 26,000 people responded. Global Traveler’s inaugural awards were celebrated in 2004. Over the past 11 years, the survey has grown to honor more travel-related categories, including airlines, hotels, loyalty programs, credit cards and travel-related products in more than 80 categories. GT’s distinguished readers vote for their favorites in the world of travel in an open-ended survey running in the magazine and online from January to August each year. The results of the survey are announced in the December 2014 issue, available now. GT readers are frequent premium travelers averaging 16 international and 16 domestic round-trip flights a year, with an average household income of $372,900 per year. Global Traveler’s elite readers spend an average 100 nights per year in hotels. A whopping 76 percent regularly travel in business class. This year’s roster of highly regarded winners includes Etihad Airways (Best Airline in the World), Boeing 787 (Best Aircraft Type), Singapore Airlines (Best Business-Class Seat Design) and United Airlines (Best Trans-Pacific Airline). Other top winners are South African Airways (Best Airline in Africa), Brussels Airlines (Best Trans-Atlantic Airline), Westin Hotels & Resorts (Best International Hotel Chain), Grand Hyatt Incheon (Best MICE Hotel), Marriott Rewards (Best Frequent-Stay Bonus Program) and Hertz (Best Rental Car Company). Global Traveler’s consistent, unbiased reporting for the past 11 years ranks the GT Tested Reader Survey awards among the most highly regarded in the industry. “What an honor to present the 11th annual GT Tested Reader Survey awards; I’m so proud of the past 11 years of success for both Global Traveler and all of our winners,” said Francis X. Gallagher, publisher and CEO of Global Traveler. “Being selected No. 1 by our readers is no easy feat, as they are an intrepid group of discerning frequent travelers. Consistency is key, as most of these winners are repeat honorees. Congratulations to the MVPs of the travel industry.” This year’s winners will be feted at a cocktail reception Dec. 15 at award-winning The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, Calif. For more information, check out the December 2014 issue of Global Traveler or visit our website at www.globaltravelerusa.com. A complete recap of the night’s festivities will be featured in the March 2015 issue. A complete list of winners is as follows: Best Airline in the World Etihad Airways Best Airline Alliance oneworld Best Aircraft Type Boeing 787 Best Airline Website JetBlue.com Best Airline for International First Class Emirates Best Airline for Business Class Singapore Airlines Best Airline for Domestic First Class Delta Air Lines Best Airline for Onboard Service Asiana Airlines Best Airline for Flight Attendants Asiana Airlines Best Flight Attendant Uniforms Korean Air Best Airline Cuisine Alitalia Best Airline for Security EL AL Israel Airlines Best Business-Class Seat Design Singapore Airlines Best First-Class Seat Design Asiana Airlines Best Airline for New Service Launch American Airlines (DFW to PVG) Best Overall Frequent-Flyer Program United MileagePlus Best Frequent-Flyer Elite-Level Program American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum Best Frequent-Flyer Bonus Program United MileagePlus Best Frequent-Flyer Award Redemption LifeMiles Best Frequent-Flyer Customer Service, Americas Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Best Airline in North America Air Canada Best Airline to South America LAN Airlines Best Airline in Mexico Aeromexico Best Airline to Australia and New Zealand Air New Zealand Best Airline in the South Pacific Fiji Airways Best Airline in Europe TAP Portugal Best Airline in Eastern Europe LOT Polish Airlines Best Airline in Africa South African Airways Best Airline in the Middle East Etihad Airways Best Airline in North Asia China Airlines Best Airline in Southeast Asia Singapore Airlines Best Airline in China Hainan Airlines Best Airline in Central/South Asia and India Air India Best Airline to Japan All Nippon Airways Best Trans-Atlantic Airline Brussels Airlines Best Trans-Pacific Airline United Airlines Best Airport in the World Incheon Airport Best Airport in North America Chicago O’Hare International Airport Best Airport Lounges Delta Air Lines Sky Clubs Best Individual Domestic Lounge Delta Air Lines Sky Club, ATL Concourse C Best Individual International Lounge Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich Best Airport Staff/Gate Agents Etihad Best Airport Dining Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Best Duty-Free Shops Dubai Duty Free Best Individual Hotel in the World The Address Downtown Dubai Best International Hotel Chain Westin Hotels & Resorts Best Domestic Hotel Chain Hilton Hotels Best Lifestyle Hotel Andaz Best Airport Hotel Grand Hyatt Incheon Best Golf Resort Golden Horseshoe Golf Club Best MICE Hotel Grand Hyatt Incheon Best Hotel Club Floor Grand Hyatt Grand Club Best Hotel Rewards Program in the World IHG Rewards Club Best Frequent-Stay Elite-Level Program Hilton HHonors Diamond Best Frequent-Stay Award Redemption Starwood Preferred Guest Best Frequent-Stay Customer Service, Americas Hilton HHonors Best Frequent-Stay Bonus Program Marriott Rewards Best Hotel in the United States The Peninsula Beverly Hills Best European Hotel Chain The Ritz-Carlton/Kempsinski Hotels (TIE) Best Hotel Chain in Asia Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Best Hotel in South Korea Lotte Hotel Seoul Best Hotel Chain in Latin America Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Best Hotel Chain in Mexico Fiesta Americana Best Hotel Chain in the Middle East Address Hotels + Resorts Best Overseas Delivery Program Volvo Best Car Rental Company Hertz Best Tourism Destination Ireland Best MICE City Singapore Best WiFi Service Boingo Best Wireless Service in the World Verizon Wireless Best Noise-Canceling Headset Sony Best Luggage Brand Briggs & Riley Travelware Best Travel App FlightTrack Best Travel Camera Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Best Credit Card United MileagePlus Club Card from Chase Best Credit Card Rewards Program United MileagePlus Club Card from Chase Best Frequent-Stay Affinity Credit Card Marriott Rewards Visa Signature Card from Chase Best Frequent-Stay Affinity Credit Card Promotions Starwood Preferred Guest American Express Best Frequent-Stay Affinity Credit Card Benefits IHG Rewards Club Select Visa Best Frequent-Stay Affinity Credit Card Redemptions Hilton HHonors Credit Card from American Express Best Frequent-Flyer Affinity Credit Card Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card from Bank of America Best Frequent-Flyer Affinity Credit Card Promotions Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select Card Best Frequent-Flyer Affinity Credit Card Benefits US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Best Frequent-Flyer Affinity Credit Card Redemptions United MileagePlus Explorer Card from Chase Best Cruise Line Affinity Credit Card Royal Caribbean Bank of America Visa Global Traveler will also recognize the following Wines on the Wing award winners at the reception: Brussels Airlines (Best Business-Class Wines on the Wing, Best White Wine International Business Class, Best Red Wine International Business Class), Asiana Airlines (Best First-Class Wines on the Wing), TAM Airlines (Best Champagne International Business Class), British Airways (Best Champagne International First Class and Best White Wine International First Class), EL AL Israel Airlines (Best Sparkling Wine International First or Business Class), Jet Airways (Best Red Wine International First Class), Star Alliance (Best Alliance Wines on the Wing) and American Airlines (Best North American Wines on the Wing, Best North American Sparkling Wine, Best North American White Wine and Best North American Red Wine). The results of the Wines on the Wing airline wine survey were announced in the August 2014 issue. About the Survey Global Traveler conducted an open-ended survey of its readers to determine the best in more than 70 travel-related categories. The survey was conducted from Jan. 1, 2013 to Aug. 31, 2014. Questionnaires were available in subscriber copies of the magazine, online at www.globaltravelerusa.com/awards-survey-ballot and through direct mail and email. Only questionnaires with more than 50 percent of the questions answered were considered. An outside accounting firm, Citrin Cooperman LLP, tabulated the results. Employees of the magazine and members of the travel industry were barred from participation. About Global Traveler Global Traveler, the only AAM-audited U.S.-based magazine for the international business and leisure traveler, is a business travel and lifestyle publication with an AAM paid circulation of 109,000+. About FXExpress Publications, Inc. FXExpress Publications, Inc., based in Yardley, Pa., is a privately held company publishing Global Traveler, China Global Traveler, eFlyer USA; eFlyer Asia, Trazee Travel and several annuals; and also operating www.globaltravelerusa.com, www.globaltravelerusa.com/blog, china-globaltraveler.com and TrazeeTravel.com.