The Cleanest Airlines in the World, According to Passengers

If you’re a frequent flyer, you know how dirty airplanes can be. Who knows what the last three people did in the seat before you? Once you get tired of the judgmental glances from your fellow passengers while you wipe down your tray table and headrest, you’ll want to book your next flight with one of these airlines that have just been voted the cleanest in the world.

Skytrax’s World Airline Awards recently announced their list of winners. One of the categories they rank is the world’s cleanest aircraft cabins. Passengers rate various airline’s “cleanliness and presentation of seat areas, tables, carpets, cabin panels, and washrooms.” Coming in at the top spot for 2019 is EVA Air or Evergreen Airlines, a Taiwanese carrier. Once you book your trip on one of these clean airlines, make sure you know about these things you should never do on an airplane.

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Finishing out the top five are Japan Airlines, ANA All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Asiana Airlines—all Asian carriers. Check out all 20 below.

1. EVA Air
2. Japan Airlines
3. ANA All Nippon Airways
4. Singapore Airlines
5. Asiana Airlines
6. Hainan Airlines
7. Swiss International Air Lines
8. Cathay Pacific Airways
9. Qatar Airways
10. Lufthansa
11. China Airlines
12. Austrian Airlines
13. Korean Air
14. Air New Zealand
15. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
16. Qantas Airways
17. Cathay Dragon
18. Bankok Airways
19. Thai Airways
20. Finnair

These airlines might feature squeaky clean planes, but you’re not out of the woods yet—you’ll want to make sure to avoid the dirtiest spots in airports, too.

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