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Jon Sheppard, Emirates Head of Sales receives the 2026 World's Premium Economy Class Onboard Catering Award
Harun Baştürk, Chief Commercial Officer of Turkish Airlines receives the 2026 Best Airline in Southern Europe Award
Neil Tolefree and Julian Wadle, Chase Sapphire Lounge LGA receive the award for the World's Best Independent Airport Lounge
Virginie Auriol, Managing Director, Star Alliance France receives the award for the World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge
Mr Zhu Tao, Chairman of Hainan Airlines receives the 2026 Best Airline Staff in China Award
Mr Mesfin Tasew Bekele, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines receives the award for the 2026 Best Airline in Africa Award
Willie Walsh, CEO of IndiGo receives the 2026 Best Low-Cost Airline in India & South Asia Award
Ibrahim Canliel, CEO of Air Astana receives the 2026 Best Airline in Central Asia & CIS Award
Edmond Eldebs, SVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Porter Airlines, receives the 2026 Best Regional Airline in North America Award
Eerika Enne, Finnair Vice President Customer Experience receives the 2026 Best Airline in Northern Europe Award
