Hainan Airlines again selected as the “Best Airline in China” by readers of Global Traveler Magazine

Hainan Airlines (Haikou) for the second time, was named as the Best Airline in China in the 8th Annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards conducted by Global Traveler Magazine. The airline won the award in 2008 as well. The award was bestowed on the airline at ceremonies held in Beverly Hills, California and accepted by the airline’s North American managing director, Joel Chusid.

Global Traveler is a well-known and respected magazine in the United States which is read by thousands of upscale travelers. The publication follows news globally about airlines and hotels and travel in general and is popular with people who travel frequently.

The GT Tested Reader Survey Awards are based on an annual poll of readers and select winners in several categories. The awards have become well known in the eight years they have been conducted. Average income of readers exceeds $340,000 , and GT readers average 32 round trips per year. Ninety-five percent of the readers have taken a foreign trip in the past three years, averaging a total of 16 trips. Nearly all readers travel premium class internationally.