The 2026 World Airline Awards to be announced in September 2026

Skytrax have announced that the 2026 World Airline Awards ceremony will take place in London, United Kingdom in September 2026.

Known as the Oscars of the aviation industry, Skytrax are delighted to confirm that the 2026 World Airline Awards will be announced at a gala ceremony in central London in September 2026.

Edward Plaisted of Skytrax said: “We are delighted to be holding the awards event in our home here of London.  Our airline guests always enjoy attending the awards in London, and we look forward to seeing familiar, and of course many new faces, at the 2026 event.”

Over 80 awards will be presented, including:

• The World’s Best Airline / Airline of the Year 2026
• The World’s Top 100 Airline Ranking 2026
• The World’s Best Cabin Staff
• The World’s Best First Class
• The World’s Best Business Class
• The World’s Best Premium Economy Class
• The World’s Best Economy Class
• The World’s Best Low-Cost Airline
• The World’s Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline
• The World’s Best Regional Airline
• The World’s Best Leisure Airline
• The World’s Most Improved Airline
• The World’s Most Family Friendly Airline
• The World’s Best Airport Services
• The World’s Best First Class Lounge
• The World’s Best Business Class Lounge
• The World’s Best Frequent Flyer Lounge
• The World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge
• The World’s Best Airline Alliance
• The World’s Best Inflight Entertainment
• The World’s Best Onboard WiFi Service
• The World’s Best First Class Onboard Catering
• The World’s Best Business Class Onboard Catering
• The World’s Best Premium Economy Class Onboard Catering
• The World’s Best Economy Class Onboard Catering
• The World’s Best Buy-Onboard Catering
• The World’s Best First Class Airline Seats
• The World’s Best Business Class Airline Seats
• The World’s Best Premium Economy Class Airline Seats
• The World’s Best Economy Class Airline Seats
• The World’s Best First Class Amenity Kits
• The World’s Best Business Class Amenity Kits
• The World’s Best Premium Class Amenity Kits
• The World’s Best Economy Class Amenity Kits
• The World’s Best Airlines by region – Africa, Asia, Australia/Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia & CIS, North America, South America, Central America / Caribbean, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe
• The World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines by region – Africa, Asia, Europe, China, Middle East, India & South Asia, Central Asia & CIS, North America, South America, Australia / Pacific
• The World’s Best Regional Airlines by region – Africa, Australia/Pacific, Asia, Central Asia & CIS, Europe, India & South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America, China, Central America / Caribbean
• The World’s Best Airline Staff by region – Africa, Australia/Pacific, Asia, Central Asia & CIS, Europe, India & South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America, China, Central America / Caribbean

Attending the World Airline Awards

Entry to the Awards Ceremony is strictly by Ticket Invitation. If you wish to attend and request a ticket, please Contact us.

About the World Airline Awards

The World Airline Awards began in 1999, when Skytrax launched its first global, annual airline customer satisfaction survey. They are referred to as the Oscars of the aviation industry.

The awards survey process is not restricted to member airlines or a pre-selected choice of airline, and any airline in the world can be nominated. There are no survey entry fees, no payment to attend the awards event, and no charges for any use of the award logos and results by winning airlines. The customer survey is provided in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Russian, Japanese and Chinese language options.