Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Singapore Airlines Tops 2026 Skytrax Rankings in Passenger Awards
Skytrax published its list of the world’s best airlines for 2026.
Singapore Airlines came first in the rankings.
Qatar Airways came second.
Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways and Turkish Airlines completed the top five.
The rankings were based on feedback from more than 24.8 million travelers.
People rated more than 300 airlines between September 2025 and August 2026.
The travelers came from more than 100 nationalities.
Singapore Airlines also received awards for its economy seats, economy meals and performance in Asia.
Singapore Airlines was ranked the world’s best airline for 2026 by Skytrax.
Qatar Airways placed second, followed by Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways and Turkish Airlines.
More than 24.8 million surveys rated over 300 airlines between September 2025 and August 2026.
The survey responses came from travelers representing more than 100 nationalities.
Singapore Airlines also won awards for best economy class, economy catering and airline in Asia.
- Who
- Singapore Airlines was ranked first, with Qatar Airways second and other leading airlines following.
- What
- Skytrax announced its 2026 rankings of the world’s best airlines based on passenger surveys.
- When
- The rankings were reported on September 18, 2026; surveys covered September 2025 through August 2026.
- Where
- The rankings covered airlines operating across the global aviation industry.
- Why
- The rankings were intended to reflect passenger experiences and feedback about airlines.
- No. 1 airline
- Singapore Airlines
- Survey volume
- More than 24.8 million customer surveys
- Airlines rated
- More than 300 airlines
- Survey period
- September 2025 to August 2026
- Respondent diversity
- Travelers from more than 100 nationalities
- Additional Singapore Airlines awards
- World’s Best Economy Class, World’s Best Economy Class Onboard Catering and Best Airline in Asia
- Top five
- Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways and Turkish Airlines