Aegean Airlines has once again been named Europe’s Best Regional Airline at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards in London, extending its dominance in the category for a 15th consecutive year and marking its 16th overall win in 27 years of operations.
The Greek carrier, which serves Cyprus extensively across its network, also retained fourth place globally in the ranking for World’s Best Regional Airline, underscoring its continued strength in a highly competitive segment of the aviation market.
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Recognition Backed By Passenger Feedback
The award was presented at the Langham Hotel in London, where Aegean representatives and cabin crew attended the ceremony to accept the distinction. Skytrax said the results are based entirely on passenger feedback collected through what it describes as the world’s largest airline customer satisfaction survey.
Widely regarded as one of the aviation industry’s most influential benchmarks, the Skytrax awards are often referred to as the “Oscars of the aviation industry.” For airlines, the recognition carries commercial weight as well as reputational value, since it reflects direct customer sentiment rather than a panel-led assessment.
Aegean Cites Trust, Service And Investment
Aegean said the latest accolade reflects the trust of its passengers and the airline’s sustained focus on service quality and the overall travel experience.
“It is a great honour for Aegean to be recognised once again as the ‘Best Regional Airline in Europe’,” said Michalis Kouveliotis, deputy chief executive of Aegean. “This distinction is particularly meaningful in today’s demanding and rapidly evolving environment, and is a testament to the commitment, professionalism and dedication of our people.”
He added that the award also reflects the confidence passengers have placed in the airline over nearly three decades of operations. “Maintaining the highest standards of quality is a long-standing commitment at Aegean, one that requires continuous investment, innovation and unwavering dedication,” he said.
Passenger Loyalty Remains A Competitive Advantage
Skytrax chief executive Edward Plaisted said Aegean’s repeated success demonstrates the strength of its customer proposition and the consistency of its onboard experience.
“Aegean Airlines’ repeated success in being named the Best Regional Airline in Europe reflects the strong passenger appreciation of their standards,” Plaisted said. “This success for a record 16th time demonstrates Aegean Airlines’ dedication to providing an excellent quality of onboard experience and consistent service delivery.”
For Aegean, the 2026 award extends an uninterrupted 15-year run at the top of the European regional airline category. Its fourth-place global ranking keeps the carrier among the leading regional airlines worldwide, reinforcing its position as a benchmark for service, reliability and passenger loyalty.
