Turkish Airlines won numerous awards in the food, beverage and passenger experience categories at the Onboard Hospitality Awards 2026 and the PAX International Awards. It achieved the title of “Best Overall Passenger Experience” in Europe.
Awards across a wide range from meals to comfort kits
Turkish Airlines stood out with its in-flight service quality at the prestigious organizations of the European aviation sector, the Onboard Hospitality Awards 2026 and the PAX International Awards.
With the awards it received in various categories, particularly food, beverage and overall passenger experience, the airline reinforced its claim of elevating service standards at every point of contact with passengers during the flight.
Signature of Turkish cuisine in Business Class
The strong representation of Turkish cuisine in the premium cabin experience was decisive in the award list. In the Business Class category, the lunch and dinner service award was won with a menu consisting of smoked “beğendi,” buttered bulgur pilaf and a traditional kebab plate.
The same approach was also reflected in the breakfast service. The traditional Turkish breakfast concept was among the standout services across Europe in the onboard breakfast category.
A next-generation approach in the beverage experience
The signature mocktail collection, deemed worthy of an award in the non-alcoholic beverage category, points to an innovative approach in in-flight beverage presentation.
The grilled chicken menu with lemon and rosemary, offered in full-service economy class, demonstrated that standards are being elevated even on long-haul flights.
“Best experience” title across Europe
Going beyond individual categories, Turkish Airlines also won the awards for “Outstanding Food Service by an Airline” and “Best Overall Passenger Experience” across Europe.
Collaboration with global brands in comfort kits
Comfort kits, one of the important elements of the cabin experience, were also included in the award list. The kit offered in Business Class in cooperation with Lanvin Parfums and the Lacoste-branded products in Premium Economy were deemed worthy of awards.
A new balance in competition: experience-focused aviation
In the European aviation market, competition is increasingly shifting toward service quality and passenger experience. This multi-category success of Turkish Airlines shows that the company has also strengthened its position through its in-flight experience design.
