Taipei – September 21, 2026 -- EVA Air secured three No. 1 titles at the 2026 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards -- World's Best Premium Economy Class, World's Best Premium Economy Class Airline Amenities, and World's Most Family Friendly Airline -- while logging 18 Top Ten rankings overall and retaining its SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline rating for an 11th consecutive year.
Carrier sweeps premium economy categories as segment growth accelerates
SKYTRAX CEO Edward Plaisted noted that EVA Air introduced Premium Economy in 1992, positioning the Taiwanese carrier as an early mover in what he described as aviation's fastest-growing cabin category. The airline's win in the family-friendly category recognizes measures aimed at easing travel for passengers with children, according to SKYTRAX.
Executive cites 11-year run of 5-star status as validation of safety and service investment
EVA Air Chief Executive Vice President Albert Liao said the 11-year streak of 5-Star ratings reflects the airline's continued investment across the travel journey, built on core values of safety, service, and sustainability. The SKYTRAX World Airline Awards, established in 1999, are based on a global passenger satisfaction survey conducted in multiple languages including English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese.
Additional 2026 rankings reinforce international standing
Travel + Leisure named EVA Air the No. 1 International Airline in its 2026 rankings. AirlineRatings.com placed the carrier 11th among its World's Top 25 Airlines and 8th among the World's 25 Safest Airlines, awarding it the organization's highest 7-Star PLUS safety rating.
Carrier to launch nonstop Taipei-Delhi service on December 1
EVA Air will begin nonstop service between Taipei and Delhi on December 1, operating five flights per week using Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The route will make EVA Air the only Taiwan-based airline offering nonstop passenger service to India.