Turkish Airlines honored with three significant titles at the 2026 APEX Awards Turkish Airlines, honored with the APEX World Class 2026 rating, was also recognized with awards for Europe’s Best In-Flight Entertainment System and Europe’s Best Food & Beverage, further attesting to our brand’s commitment to excellence in passenger experience.

APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) is the world’s largest non-profit international airline association dedicated to passengers and the official rating agency dedicated to improving the passenger experience.

APEX “Best in Class” in the World Class Sustainability Category

Turkish Airlines was honored with the “Best in Class” award in the World Class Sustainability Category by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the second consecutive year. The flag carrier continues to demonstrate its commitment to the environment on a global scale through its eco-friendly initiatives across numerous areas of the travel experience, including digitalization and waste management.

Best in Class in the World Class Food & Beverage Services Category

Following comprehensive evaluations by industry professionals, Turkish Airlines was named the winner of the “Best in Class” award in the Food & Beverage Execution category, a new addition to the APEX World Class program. By combining delicious, healthy, and beautifully presented menus with traditional Turkish hospitality, the flag carrier joins a select group of airlines in this category.

APEX World Class 2026

Turkish Airlines was again presented with the APEX World Class award in 2026. This honor recognized the airline’s longstanding excellence in passenger satisfaction, cabin services, and operations.

Best In-Flight Entertainment System in Europe

With its comprehensive content archive, Turkish Airlines, the APEX 2026 “Best In-Flight Entertainment System in Europe” winner, continues to provide an enjoyable flight experience worldwide.

Europe’s Best Food & Beverage Award

Turkish Airlines was honored with the “Europe’s Best Food & Beverage Service Award” in the APEX 2026 evaluations, which are based on unbiased passenger feedback collected in partnership with TripIt®️ by Concur®️. Winner of this prestigious award for the fifth time, the flag carrier continues to demonstrate its superior service quality and inflight catering leadership.