For the third consecutive year, Kiwi airline Air New Zealand has been recognised as Australia’s most trusted company in the Reputation Institute’s annual Australia Corporate Reputation Index.

Yep, Aussies have chosen the airline from across the ditch as their most respected company. Air New Zealand has outperformed significantly larger businesses and household names, including Qantas.

Aussies have chosen the airline from across the ditch as their most respected company. (iStock)

The index aims to measure how Australians feel toward companies, based on factors driving their reputation, like products and services, leadership and financial performance.

The Kiwi airline's Chief Executive Officer Christopher Luxon said the airline is determined to be the first choice for Australians and is thrilled its unwavering customer focus has been recognised for the third year running.

"Air New Zealand is in the business of world-class journeys and maintaining such an outstanding performance year in, year out, is down to the incredible efforts of our people to push boundaries and continually enhance all aspects of our customer experience," said Luxon in a press release.

The Kiwi airline's Chief Executive Officer Christopher Luxon said the airline is determined to be the first choice for Australians and is thrilled its unwavering customer focus has been recognised for the third year running. (iStock)

"Customer focus underpins reputation leadership. We maintain our leading position by continuing to invest in our aircraft, products and services and by bringing genuine Kiwi warmth to the 17 million journeys we’re part of every year."

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