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Singapore Airlines named world's best airline at 2026 Skytrax Awards
Singapore Airlines has been named the world’s best airline at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards held in London. This marks the sixth time the carrier has secured the top global title. Following Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways ranked second, with Cathay Pacific taking third place. The top five was completed by ANA All Nippon Airways and Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines achieved significant success, being named the best airline in Europe for the 11th time and securing a total of eight awards, including Best Business Class Catering in the world. Qatar Airways also received multiple honors, including Best Business Class, Best Middle East Airline, and Best Business Class Lounge.
Other notable recognitions included Lufthansa winning the award for Best First Class Catering, and Malaysia Airlines being named the best airline staff in Asia and ranking highly for its cabin crew. The awards are based on global passenger satisfaction surveys involving travelers from over 100 countries.
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All Nippon Airways · Cathay Pacific · Cathay Pacific Airways · Edward Plaisted · Goh Choon Phong · Qantas · Qatar Airways · Singapore Airlines · Skytrax · Turkish Airlines
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Qatar Airways ranked second and Cathay Pacific ranked third in the global airline rankings. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Turkish Airlines received awards for best airline in Europe, best business class catering, and best airline in Southern Europe. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Singapore Airlines was ranked as the world's best airline for 2026. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vueling was named Europe's best low-cost airline. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Skytrax organized the 2026 World Airline Awards in London. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Turkish Airlines ranked fifth globally and was the highest-rated European airline. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Air France won awards for best first class, best first class lounge dining, and best first class comfort amenities. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Only six European airlines were included in the top 20 global rankings. fr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · tr.euronews.com