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 to be held at The Langham Hotel in central London, on Friday 18th September 2026.

Edward Plaisted of Skytrax said: “We are delighted to be holding the awards event at The Langham in our home city of London. Our airline guests always enjoy attending the awards in London and as in previous years we are delighted to be using the same magnificent venue. We look forward to seeing familiar, and of course many new faces, at the 2026 event.”

• The World’s Best Airline / Airline of the Year 2026
• The World’s Top 100 Airline Ranking 2026
• The World’s Best Airline Cabin Staff
• The World’s Best Airline First Class
• The World’s Best Airline Business Class
• The World’s Best Airline Premium Economy Class
• The World’s Best Airline Economy Class
• The World’s Best Low-Cost Airline
• The World’s Best Long Haul 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 Airline Lounge
• The World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge
• The World’s Best Frequent Flyer Airline Lounge
• The World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge
• The World’s Best Airline Alliance
• The World’s Best Inflight Entertainment
• The World’s Best First Class Seat
• The World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat
• The World’s Best Premium Economy Class AirlineSeat
• The World’s Best Economy Class AirlineSeat
• The World’s Best Onboard WiFi Service
• The World’s Best First Class Airline Onboard Catering
• The World’s Best Business Airline Class Onboard Catering
• The World’s Best Premium Airline Economy Class Onboard Catering
• The World’s Best Economy AirlineClass Onboard Catering
• The World’s Best Airline Buy-Onboard Catering
• The World’s Best First Class Airline Amenity Kits
• The World’s Best Business Class Airline Amenity Kits
• The World’s Best Premium Class Airline Amenity Kits
• The World’s Best Economy Class AirlineAmenity Kits
• The World’s Best Airlines by region – Africa, Asia, Australia/Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia & CIS, North America, South America, Central America/Caribbean, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe
• The World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines by region – Africa, Asia, Europe, China, Middle East, India & South Asia, Central Asia & CIS, North America, South America, Australia/Pacific
• The World’s Best Regional Airlines by region – Africa, Australia/Pacific, Asia, Central Asia & CIS, Europe, India & South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America, China, Central America/Caribbean
• The World’s Best Airline Staff by region – Africa, Australia/Pacific, Asia, Central Asia & CIS, Europe, India & South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America, China, Central America/Caribbean

Entry to the Awards Ceremony is strictly by Ticket Invitation. If you wish to attend and request a ticket, please Contact us.

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.