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TripAdvisor Recognizes Flyers' Favorite Airlines In The World Based On Reviews With 2019 Travelers' Choice Awards
NEEDHAM, Mass., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, today announced the winners of its Travelers' Choice® awards for
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEEDHAM, Mass., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, today announced the winners of its Travelers' Choice® awards for Airlines, identifying travelers' favorite carriers around the globe. For 2019, Singapore Airlines was named the number one airline in the world and Southwest Airlines ranked as the best U.S. carrier. Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of airline reviews and ratings submitted by travelers worldwide, over a 12-month period on TripAdvisor Flights. The hallmarks of Travelers' Choice award winners are outstanding service, quality and value.\n\n \nNow in the third year of Travelers' Choice awards for Airlines, the prestigious 2019 award categories honor 57 airlines in 91 total awards that provide exceptional value and service across the world. In addition to the world list, the Travelers' Choice awards recognize the winning airlines in eight regions: Africa & Indian Ocean, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America and South Pacific & Oceania. \n\"Congratulations to the fifty plus airlines around the globe that won this prestigious award, including Singapore Airlines for the second year in a row and Southwest in the U.S.,\" said Bryan Saltzburg, president of TripAdvisor Flights, Cruise & Car. \"The airline industry continues to focus on improving the overall flying experience, and these award-winning carriers are at the forefront. Airlines worldwide recognize this Travelers' Choice award as a huge testament to consumer recognition.\"\nThe awards also recognize the winning airlines in four distinct service classes: First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy. Other categories include Best Low Cost Airline, Best Major Airline, Best Mid-Size Airline, Best Regional Airline and Best Regional Business Class. \n\"We are very pleased to be back-to-back winner of the Best Airline in the World accolade in these prestigious awards,\" said Singapore Airlines CEO, Mr. Goh Choon Phong. \"We wish to thank our customers for their ongoing support, as well as our staff from all around the world who go the extra mile every day to deliver the best travel experience to our customers.\"\n\"We are truly honored to win five TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards. Connecting people to what's impor...