Korean Air has been announced as one of the world’s top 10 airlines at the Skytrax 2026 World Airline Awards in London.
The airline ranked first in the Best Economy Class Airline Seats and Best Cabin Crew in South Korea categories, climbing two spots from last year to take first place for its economy class seating and maintaining its top position for regional cabin crew.
Korean Air placed 10th overall and secured top 15 finishes across 14 award categories. “These accolades reflect our continuous efforts to elevate the passenger experience through ongoing product upgrades and service refinements,” said a Korean Air representative.
“We remain committed to exceeding customer expectations and delivering exceptional journeys for travellers worldwide.”
In other categories, Korean Air ranked sixth for Best Airlines in Asia, seventh for World’s Most Family Friendly Airline, 10th for World’s Cleanest Airline and 13th for both World’s Best Airline Cabin Crew and World’s Best Airport Services.
The carrier reached seventh place for Best Premium Economy Class Airline Seats, 10th for Best Premium Economy Class Airline Catering, and 15th for World’s Best Premium Economy Class and ranked 14th for World’s Best Economy Class.
In the Best First-Class Airline Lounges, the airline ranked eighth. Korean Air says the latest recognition builds on Korean Air’s global leadership in service excellence. In April 2026, the airline was certified as a 5-Star Airline by Skytrax for the sixth consecutive year and secured 13 inflight service awards at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) 2026 in Hamburg.
Skytrax, an air transport research and rating organisation, arranges its annual World Airline Awards to evaluate passenger satisfaction through independent global surveys. This year’s survey evaluated more than 300 airlines worldwide between September 2025 and August 2026.
