London: Two of Taiwan's international carriers, EVA Airways and Starlux Airlines, secured prestigious five-star airline ratings at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards held in London on Friday.According to Focus Taiwan, EVA Air also won three world No. 1 honors, while Starlux was named the world's cleanest airline. EVA Air stated that it was honored for having the world's best premium economy class and the best premium economy class amenities while also being recognized as the world's most family-friendly airline. The carrier maintained Skytrax's five-star airline rating for the 11th consecutive year. The five-star rating is considered one of the airline industry's highest honors and is awarded following professional audits of airline product and frontline service standards, according to the international airline review organization Skytrax.EVA Air reported receiving a total of 18 top-10 rankings in this year's awards. Executive Vice President Liao Chi-wei, who accepted the awards in London on behalf of the airline, attributed the recognition to the airline's entire workforce. The airline also announced plans to launch five weekly nonstop flights between Taoyuan and New Delhi beginning Dec. 1, further expanding its Asian network and strengthening Taiwan's role as a regional transit hub.Meanwhile, Starlux retained its five-star airline certification for a second consecutive year after first earning the distinction in 2025. The airline, which made its commercial debut in January 2020, ranked first in the world's cleanest airline category, evaluating cabin cleanliness, including seats, tray tables, carpets, and lavatories. Starlux CEO Glenn Chai stated that the awards recognized the company's commitment to service quality and the dedication of its employees to maintaining high standards across every aspect of the passenger experience.In terms of airline rankings, EVA Air ranked 11th in the world, up from 12th in 2025. Starlux ranked 13th, up from 18th in 2025, and Taiwan's other major international carrier, China Airlines, ranked 30th, up from 37th in 2025. Nine of the top 10 airlines in Skytrax's ratings were Asian-based, led by Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, and ANA All Nippon Airways. The only non-Asian airline in the top 10 was Air France, which ranked seventh.Dubbed the "Oscars of the aviation industry," the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards have been held since 1999. The awards are based on global passenger satisfaction surveys evaluating airlines' products and services, with questionnaires available in English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese.