Singapore Airlines Crowned World's Best Airline 2026

AirAsia Retains World's Best Low-Cost Airline Title

In the low-cost carrier segment, AirAsia once again won the World's Best Low-Cost Airline 2026 award.

This marks the 17th consecutive year AirAsia has received this award since 2010.

AirAsia ranked first in the best low-cost airlines category, followed by Scoot, Vueling Airlines, Eurowings, and Iberia Express.

AirAsia co-founder and Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said the award reflects the company's resilience and commitment amid industry challenges.

"Being recognized as the World's Best Low-Cost Airline for the 17th consecutive year means a great deal and is something I will never take lightly," Fernandes said.

"Especially today, when aviation continues to face so much uncertainty and geopolitical challenges," he added.

Fernandes noted this award also belongs to all AirAsia employees and the customers who consistently place their trust in the airline.

Scoot Wins World's Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline

Scoot, a low-cost carrier under the Singapore Airlines Group, won the World's Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline 2026 award.

This is the sixth consecutive year Scoot has won this honor.

Scoot CEO Leslie Thng said the award reflects the company's commitment to providing a comfortable, reliable, and seamless travel experience for customers.

"It is an honor to receive the World's Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline award for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition validates Scoot's commitment to providing comfortable, reliable, and smooth travel experiences for our customers," Thng said.

Asian Airlines Dominate Several Categories

Besides Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Scoot, several other Asian carriers also won awards at the 2026 World Airline Awards.

STARLUX Airlines won World's Cleanest Airline and earned 5-Star Airline status for the second consecutive year.

Bangkok Airways was named World's Best Regional Airline for the tenth consecutive year and also received the Best Regional Airline in Asia award.

EVA Air took home three major awards: World's Most Family Friendly Airline, World's Best Premium Economy Class, and World's Best Premium Economy Class Amenities.

ANA All Nippon Airways, ranked fourth on the world's best airlines list, also won the World's Best Airport Services award.

Meanwhile, Malaysia Airlines won Best Airline Staff Service in Asia and ranked third in the World's Best Cabin Crew category.

Skytrax organizes the World Airline Awards based on customer evaluations from various countries. The 2026 results include more than 300 airlines that participated in the survey.