Turkish Airlines Wins 2026 APEX Best Food and Beverage in Europe Award for the Fifth Time

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, received the Best Food & Beverage in Europe award as part of the 2026 APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) Best Airline Awards.

Award Recognition
- Category: Best Food & Beverage in Europe
- Event: APEX Awards Ceremony, 10 June 2026, Dublin (during Future Travel Experience EMEA)
- Achievement: Fifth time winning this award, reinforcing Turkish Airlines’ reputation for exceptional in‑flight dining.

Evaluation Process
- Based on anonymous passenger feedback collected via TripIt® by Concur®.
- Over 1 million flights across 600+ airlines were rated.
- Ratings covered five categories: seat comfort, cabin service, food & beverage, in‑flight entertainment, and Wi‑Fi.

Leadership Voices
- Ahmet Olmuştur (CEO): Highlighted the passion and craftsmanship behind every meal, from menu design to service.
- Dr Joe Leader (APEX CEO): Praised Turkish Airlines for turning inflight dining into a cultural and hospitality showcase, calling it “far more than excellence on a tray.”

Culinary Program
- Flying Chef initiative brings restaurant‑style service onboard.
- Menus emphasize authentic Turkish flavors, variety, and evolving catering concepts.
- Dining is positioned as an extension of Turkish hospitality and national pride.

Global Context
- Turkish Airlines flies to more countries than any other airline (130+ across six continents).
- Its food & beverage program is a differentiator in a highly competitive European aviation market.

This recognition cements Turkish Airlines’ strategy of using gastronomy as a brand signature — blending scale with cultural storytelling.