Skytrax Airline Awards
Singapore Airlines Reclaims Title of World's Best Airline in 2026 Skytrax Awards
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Skytrax said the rankings were based on its independent World Airline Survey rather than submissions from airlines or judgments by an industry panel. It also applies weighting based on passenger numbers to account for differences in airline size.
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The awards ceremony was held at London’s Langham Hotel, where airlines also received honors for categories including onboard Wi-Fi and cabin cleanliness.
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Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong called the top award a “testament to the dedication and professionalism of our people.”
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AirAsia’s 17th consecutive low-cost-airline win comes as the carrier marks 25 years of operations; the airline says it has flown more than 855 million guests during that period.
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Air Canada was the only North American airline represented in the top 20, while former winner British Airways was absent from this year’s list.
Singapore Airlines reclaimed the world's best airline title at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, ending Qatar Airways' one-year reign at the top One Mile at a Time. The rankings reflected feedback from more than 24.8 million travelers across over 100 nationalities who rated more than 300 airlines between September 2025 and August 2026 One Mile at a Time.
Singapore Airlines also won awards for Best Airline in Asia, Best Economy Class, and Best Economy Class Onboard Catering One Mile at a Time. Qatar Airways placed second while Cathay Pacific, ANA All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates rounded out the top six One Mile at a Time. Notably, no U.S. airline made the top 20 One Mile at a Time.
Singapore Airlines Soars Back to Number One
Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong called the top award a "testament to the dedication and professionalism of our people" One Mile at a Time. The airline's return to the top spot came after two years of being displaced from first place. Skytrax applies weighting based on passenger numbers to ensure larger and smaller airlines compete fairly One Mile at a Time.
How Skytrax Ranked 300 Airlines Worldwide
Skytrax based its 2026 rankings on an independent World Airline Survey rather than submissions from airlines or judgments by an industry panel One Mile at a Time. More than 24.8 million passengers from over 100 countries participated in the survey between September 2025 and August 2026 One Mile at a Time. The methodology ensures results reflect actual traveler experiences rather than airline marketing claims.
AirAsia Dominates Low-Cost Airline Category for 17 Years
AirAsia won the World's Best Low-Cost Airline award for the 17th consecutive year at the 2026 Skytrax Awards Travel and Tour World. The achievement coincides with the airline marking 25 years of operations Travel and Tour World. AirAsia says it has flown more than 855 million guests during its quarter-century in business Travel and Tour World.
Singapore Airlines' subsidiary Scoot was named the world's best long-haul low-cost airline for the sixth consecutive year One Mile at a Time. The results show Asian carriers continue to dominate the low-cost airline segment globally.
North America Struggles in Global Airline Rankings
Air Canada was the only North American airline in the top 20 One Mile at a Time. No U.S. airline made the rankings' elite tier. Former winner British Airways also failed to appear in this year's top 20 list One Mile at a Time. Porter Airlines earned honors as the Best Regional Airline in North America for the third consecutive year Bastille Post.
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