To reiterate from Merry's post:

Singapore Airlines won a total of 15 awards, more than any other airline, 11 of them gold. In the global categories, these included best transpacific airline; best from Europe to Asia Pacific; best short-haul executive/ business class; and best economy class in both short and long-haul categories. SIA also won six of the eight Asia Pacific categories, plus an additional silver award.

Non U.S. Star Alliance (Varig, Thai, Ansett, Air New Zealand and Air Canada won awards) (and is Singapore Airlines in waiting?) and Oneworld carriers did quite well globally.

U.S. Airlines do need to buff up their image and make some fundamental changes in the way they present themselves. Continental seems to have been rewarded for some moves in this direction--it was the only one to win a global award (bronze for long-haul business class)

[This message has been edited by BlondeBomber (edited 01-20-99).]