{
  "id": 18226318,
  "title": "Korean Air sweeps 3 top honors at USA Today travel awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/korean-air-sweeps-3-top-honors-at-usa-today-travel-awards-18226318",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-05T02:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261105/korean-air-sweeps-3-top-honors-at-usa-today-travel-awards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korean Air has secured three prestigious awards at the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, clinching first place in Best Business & First Class, Best Inflight Food, and Best Cabin Crew. This is the first time the airline has achieved top rankings in all three major categories. Nominees are chosen by a panel of experts before being subjected to a public vote by USA Today readers.\n\nIn the Best Business & First Class category, Korean Air's accolade stems from enhancements to its premium cabin facilities and amenities. The Prestige (Business) Class offers lie-flat seats and upgraded in-flight entertainment systems, while First Class patrons receive brand-collaborated loungewear and bedding, along with high-end amenity kits in both premium cabins.\n\nThe airline's in-flight dining was adjudged outstanding in the Best Inflight Food category, offering passengers multi-course meals and a selection of beverages and wines across its network.",
  "summary": "Korean Air has won top honors in three categories at the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, ranking first for Best Business & First Class, Best Inflight Food and Best Cabin Crew. The annual awards recognize excellence across various travel sectors. Nominees are selected by a panel of experts before being put to a public vote by USA Today readers. This marks the first time Korean Air…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}