At the recent APEX Best in Airline Awards, Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, made quite a name for itself. And the airline announced that it has been named ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’. This announcement was made at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards. Here’s all about this development.
Emirates Recognised As Best Overall Airline In The Middle East
During a ceremony in Dublin, Ireland, Emirates was recognised as the ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’. This was on the basis of verified passenger feedback. The airline has achieved outstanding scores across five pillars of seat comfort, food & beverage, cabin service, entertainment, and connectivity.
As revealed by the airline, its Airbus A380, Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft have scored highly for seat comfort. In terms of food, service and entertainment, the cabin crew represents over 140 nationalities and speaks over 70 languages. While the food and beverages also form a part of the passenger rating. The airline offers multi-course meals, especially dietary meals and more such exquisite options, making flying a comfortable experience for people.
Turkish Airlines Also Wins Award
Not only Emirates, but Turkish Airlines also announced that it has received the Best Food & Beverage in Europe award. It is a part of the 2026 APEX Best Airline Awards. They have received this accolade for the fifth time, and their commitment to exceptional in-flight dining.
For the unversed, the airline flies to more countries than any other. Over one million flights were operated by more than 600 airlines worldwide, as revealed during the 2026 evaluation period. Travellers then voted across the aforementioned categories.
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More About The APEX Award
Talking about APEX, it gathers anonymous passenger feedback with the help of the most-used travel-organising apps. This is based on neutral, third-party passenger feedback.
This is not the first time Emirates has been recognised globally. It has already won several recognitions previously. The Dubai-based airline is known for its splendid service, one that starts from the ground. So, if you are someone travelling with the airline in the near future, you can be assured of quality service.
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