Previous rank: 12

Why it's awesome: Europe's largest airline has undergone significant budget cuts and labor issues in recent years, but its service and overall quality is still exceptional. In fact, Lufthansa comes close to the top of the list by receiving solid, if not spectacular, scores across the board.

For the most part, Lufthansa's long-haul service is good, but, for the best results, it would be wise to aim for the fleet's newer A380 superjumbos and 748-8 Intercontinentals.

In addition to a top-10 finish, the German national airline also took home the prize for Best Transatlantic Airline and Best Airline in Western Europe.

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