Air New Zealand has beaten 157 other airlines to be named "Top Airline in the World" by US magazine Condé Nast Traveler.



More than 300,000 readers submitted ratings and comments for the awards which rank the best hotels, cities, islands, airlines, airports and cruise lines in the world.
Air New Zealand was singled out for seat comfort on its wide-body planes and the Economy Skycouch.
The lifestyle magazine also commended the airline for serving customers award-winning New Zealand wine.