Favorite International (Non-U.S.-based) Airline

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Of those expressing a preference in international carriers, British Airways came out on top with 11 percent of the vote. Lufthansa (10.5 percent) and Singapore Airlines (9.2 percent) rounded out the top three.

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First Place: British Airways
Second Place: Lufthansa
Third Place: Singapore Airlines

Voting Breakdown

Airline	Percentage of Votes Received
British Airways	11.1%
Lufthansa	10.5%
Singapore Airlines	9.2%
Virgin Atlantic	6.6%
Air France	5.5%
KLM	3.5%
Cathay Pacific	3.4%
Air Canada	3.1%
Qantas	2.9%
Aer Lingus	2.0%
Alitalia	1.5%
Air Jamaica	1.2%
El Al	1.2%
Korean Air	1.1%

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