Korean Air sweeps 3 top honors at USA Today travel awards

Korean Air has secured top positions in three categories at the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Awards, securing first place for Best Business & First Class, Best Inflight Food, and Best Cabin Crew. This marks the airline's inaugural achievement of topping all three major airline categories. The prestigious award ceremony recognizes excellence across various travel sectors, with nominees chosen by an expert panel and ultimately voted on by USA Today readers.

Korean Air's triumph in the Best Business & First Class category stemmed from significant upgrades to its premium cabin facilities and amenities. The Prestige (Business) Class includes Prestige Suites 2.0, which are equipped with fully lie-flat seats and enhanced inflight entertainment systems. First Class guests are treated to loungewear and bedding crafted in collaboration with luxury brands. Both premium cabins offer high-end amenity kits.

For inflight dining, Korean Air's premium service stands out with multi-course meals and a meticulously selected assortment of beverages and wines, which earned it recognition in the Best Inflight Food category. Across its extensive network, the airline continues to consistently deliver exceptional service.