The long-haul airline rankings highlight a clear shift in what passengers value most on extended flights.

Air India Express suspended eight crew members for three months after they completed a mandatory post-flight breathalyser declaration 35 minutes beyond the prescribed two-hour deadline following a Dubai-Amritsar flight.

British Airways returns to Tanzania on May 29, 2027, with three weekly London Gatwick flights to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar through October 31.

Singapore Airlines (SQ) will increase flights to Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang from October 25, 2026, as it expands its Vietnam schedule for the northern winter 2026/27 season.

OAG has revealed its rankings for the top 10 international airport megahubs in 2026, with Istanbul bagging first place.