Vietnam Airlines wins World’s Best Culinary Airline award

Vietnam Airlines has been named the World’s Best Culinary Airline 2026 at the World Culinary Awards. It is the first Asian carrier to receive this distinction, surpassing major international competitors such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines.

The award recognizes the airline’s ongoing investment in its inflight dining experience as part of a broader goal to reach five-star service standards by 2030. The airline’s menus utilize Vietnam’s culinary heritage and locally sourced ingredients, including seasonal produce like lychees from Luc Ngan and macadamia nuts from Dien Bien.

To maintain quality at high altitudes, the airline tailors dishes to specific routes and cabin classes, focusing on preserving authentic flavors in iconic meals such as Pho and Banh Mi Hoi An. The company works with catering partners and cabin crew to ensure consistent food temperature and presentation.