Singapore Airlines (SQ) has been named the World’s Best Airline 2026 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, held at London’s Langham Hotel on September 18, 2026.
Skytrax Airline Awards
For its 2026 World Airport Awards, Skytrax assessed the quality and quantity of family-friendly initiatives available at airports.
The 2026 Skytrax rankings highlight airports that deliver strong customer service, smooth passenger processing, modern facilities, and convenient travel experiences.
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Skytrax’s airport hotel awards are based on guest surveys covering factors such as the overall hotel experience, access to and from the airport, reception service, staff friendliness, room and bathroom cleanliness, quality of sleep, in-room amenities, leisure facilities, food, restaurant service, and value for money.
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According to the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026, the following airports handling up to 30 million passengers annually have set the global benchmark for cleanliness.
Here are the top 10 best airports in the world handling between 20 million and 30 million passengers in 2026.
Here are the top 10 best airports in the world handling between 50 and 60 million passengers in 2026.
In 2025, Skytrax recognised the top performers in this competitive sector, highlighting airlines that have struck the right balance between value, service, and efficiency.