Qatar Airways Wins Four Skytrax Awards

London, September 18, 2026 : Qatar Airways capped a successful Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026, winning four titles and retaining its 5-Star Airline rating.

Four Major Awards Secured

The four World Airline Awards presented to Qatar Airways were World's Best Business Class (the 13th time receiving this award), Best Airline in the Middle East (the 14th time receiving this award), World's Best Business Class Lounge (the 8th time receiving this award), and World's Best Onboard Wi-Fi — the first time any airline has received this award.

Awards Reflect Commitment to Passenger Experience

The World Airline Awards, alongside the 5-Star Airline rating, reflect Qatar Airways' continued commitment to delivering exceptional passenger experiences, premium service, seamless onboard connectivity, and operational excellence across its global network.

CEO Dedicates Awards to Airline's Workforce

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Hamad Al-Khater said: "We are honoured to receive four World Airline Awards from Skytrax, including the World's Best Business Class for a thirteenth time and the first award ever given for the World's Best Onboard Wi-Fi. These awards belong to our people. Sixty thousand colleagues deliver the best experience in the world for our passengers every day, and they have done so through a particularly challenging year."

He added: "As Qatar Airways prepares to mark its thirtieth anniversary next year, their dedication and professionalism are the foundation of everything we have built. I also extend my congratulations to our oneworld Alliance partners on being named the World's Best Airline Alliance for 2026, a recognition that reflects the strength of our shared commitment to excellence across global aviation. I thank our passengers for their loyalty, and I dedicate these four awards to every one of our people, as we take this airline further in the chapter ahead."

Qsuite Recognized as World's Best Business Class

The airline's flagship Business Class product, Qsuite, continues to be synonymous with premium air travel, featuring industry-leading private suites for working, socializing, and relaxing. Recognized by Skytrax as the World's Best Business Class for the 13th time, Qsuite combines luxury, privacy, and personalized comfort. The product also features a patented quad seating configuration — the Qsuite Quad — allowing four passengers to work, dine, or socialize together in a shared space using movable privacy panels.

Middle East Leadership, Expanded Winter Network

Winning the Best Airline in the Middle East award for the 14th time reinforces Qatar Airways' enduring leadership in the region. The airline has expanded its services across the Middle East this winter season, with daily flights increasing by 14 percent.

Al Mourjan Lounge Honored for Eighth Time

Qatar Airways is an eight-time winner of the World's Best Business Class Lounge title, receiving this year's award for its Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden, a tranquil space overlooking The Orchard, designed around comfort, wellness, and nature.

Industry-First Wi-Fi Recognition

The airline's recognition as World's Best Onboard Wi-Fi marks a proud industry first, reflecting its commitment to passenger experience. Qatar Airways operates the world's first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, with more than 25 million passengers having stayed connected across more than 96,000 flights to date.

Looking Ahead

As the national carrier of the State of Qatar, Qatar Airways said it remains committed to connecting travelers to the world through exceptional service, industry-leading products, and a vision shaping the future of air travel.

Source: QNA