Air New Zealand has been named Top Airline in the World by luxury and lifestyle magazine Conde Nast Traveler.
The American publication received more than 300,000 submissions for its 30th annual Readers' Choice Awards, which ranks hotels, cities, islands, airlines, airports and cruise lines.
Air NZ won its category from a field of 158 airlines worldwide.
The magazine cited Air NZ's attention to seat comfort, the convertible Skycouch in its economy cabin and its service of award-winning New Zealand wines.
Air NZ marketing and customer officer Mike Tod says the award is testament to the work of the 11,800 staff around the world.
