# 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.
- Title: Singapore Airlines wins Skytrax's 2026 best airline award
- Summary: The aviation industry's biggest passenger satisfaction survey crowns Singapore Airlines the world's best for the sixth time. Singapore Airlines earned its…
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- Source: Business Insider — https://businessinsider.com/best-airlines-in-the-world-ranking-passengers-skytrax-2026-9
- Author: Talia Lakritz
- Published: 2026-09-18T12:01:01.284+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: singapore airlines, skytrax, world airline awards, airline rankings, passenger satisfaction, aviation industry, 2026 awards, business, technology
## 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
## Key takeaway

Singapore Airlines earned its sixth World Airline Award by excelling across cleanliness, WiFi, lounges, and cabin service across all classes.