Qatar Airways Wins Four Skytrax Awards in 2026
Qatar Airways has won four titles at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards while retaining its 5-Star Airline rating.
The airline received awards for World’s Best Business Class, Best Airline in the Middle East, World’s Best Business Class Lounge and World’s Best Onboard Wi-Fi.
Four Skytrax Awards
Qatar Airways won the World’s Best Business Class award for the 13th time. The airline also received the Best Airline in the Middle East title for the 14th time.
In addition, Qatar Airways secured the World’s Best Business Class Lounge award for the eighth time. The airline received the World’s Best Onboard Wi-Fi award for the first time.
Hamad Al-Khater, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, said the awards recognize the work of the airline’s employees and their focus on passenger experience.
Qatar Airways employs around 60,000 people across the Group. The airline is also preparing to mark its 30th anniversary in 2027.
Qsuite and Business Class Lounge Recognized
Qatar Airways’ Qsuite Business Class product again received recognition from Skytrax. The product combines private suites with features focused on privacy, comfort and personalized service.
The Qsuite Quad configuration also allows four passengers to share a central seating area. Movable privacy panels can be lowered to create a shared space for working, dining or socializing.
Meanwhile, Qatar Airways received the World’s Best Business Class Lounge award for Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden.
Located overlooking The ORCHARD, the lounge combines contemporary design with spaces focused on comfort, wellness and nature.
Wi-Fi Award Marks Industry First
The World’s Best Onboard Wi-Fi award recognizes Qatar Airways’ investment in inflight connectivity.
The airline operates what it describes as the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet. According to Qatar Airways, more than 25 million passengers have used onboard connectivity across more than 96,000 flights.
The airline has also increased its services across the Middle East, with daily flights rising by 14% for the winter season.
Qatar Airways said it will continue investing in onboard products, connectivity and passenger services as it expands its global network.
