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.”

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.

Over 80 awards will be presented, including:

• The World’s Best Airline
• The World’s Top 100 Airline Ranking
• 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 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 Airline Catering (by cabin class)
• The World’s Best Airline Seats (by cabin class)
• The World’s Best Airlines (by region)
• The World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines (by region)
• The World’s Best Regional Airlines (by region)
• The World’s Best Airline Staff (by region)

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.