From Business Insider · Talia Lakritz · · 1m
Singapore Airlines wins Skytrax's 2026 best airline award
The aviation industry's biggest passenger satisfaction survey crowns Singapore Airlines the world's best for the sixth time.
In brief
The aviation industry's biggest passenger satisfaction survey crowns Singapore Airlines the world's best for the sixth time. Singapore Airlines earned its sixth World Airline Award by excelling across cleanliness, WiFi, lounges, and cabin service across all classes. Originally reported by Business Insider.
Skytrax announces 2026 airline winners
The aviation rating company Skytrax released its annual World Airline Awards on Friday, dubbed the Oscars of the aviation industry.
Survey covered 325 airlines globally
From September 2025 to August 2026, Skytrax surveyed customers from over 100 nationalities in eight languages, evaluating more than 325 airlines.
Passengers rated cleanliness and service
Customers evaluated airlines on cleanliness, onboard WiFi, airport services and lounges, and offerings in economy, business, and first class.
Singapore Airlines wins sixth title
Singapore Airlines was named the world's best airline in 2026, marking its sixth top spot since the awards began in 1999.
Excellence in product and service
Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted praised Singapore Airlines for achieving major product and service excellence that resonates with customers worldwide.
“We congratulate Singapore Airlines on this major achievement of being named the World's Best Airline 2026”
What it means
Singapore Airlines earned its sixth World Airline Award by excelling across cleanliness, WiFi, lounges, and cabin service across all classes.
