Turkish Airlines wins major food and beverage award for fifth time

Turkish Airlines has received a tasty international accolade – picking up the Best Food & Beverage in Europe award for the fifth time.

The airline, which flies to 130 countries across six continents, received the honour as part of the 2026 APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Associatgion) Best Airline Awards.

The award was presented at the APEX Awards Ceremony held on 10 June in Dublin during the Future Travel Experience EMEA, Ancillary & Retailing Event.

The 2026 APEX Awards were determined on the basis of unbiased, anonymous, and verified passenger feedback collected in partnership with TripIt® by Concur®, one of the world’s most widely used travel planning applications.

During the 2026 evaluation period, more than one million flights operated by over 600 airlines worldwide were rated by passengers using a five-star system.

Travellers were able to quickly and easily share their assessments across five categories: seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage, in-flight entertainment, and Wi-Fi.

Turkish Airlines CEO Ahmet Olmuştur (pictured) said: “We are very glad to be recognized by APEX as the Best Food & Beverage airline in Europe for the fifth time.

“This award speaks to the passion and craftsmanship our teams pour into every meal we serve above the clouds, starting from menu design to the moment it reaches our guests.

“Our heartfelt thanks go to our guests for their continued confidence in us, and to every member of the Turkish Airlines family who brings this experience to life.”

APEX Group CEO Dr Joe Leader added: “Turkish Airlines receiving the 2026 APEX Best Food & Beverage in Europe award reflects far more than excellence on a tray.

“It celebrates an airline that has transformed inflight dining into a true expression of culture, hospitality, craftsmanship, and national pride.

“As an APEX World Class airline, Turkish Airlines continues to prove that airline scale and aviation soul can ascend together.

“From its acclaimed culinary programme to the warmth of its service rituals, Turkish Airlines brings the richness of Türkiye to the world with every course, every presentation, and every deeply memorable guest interaction.

“Its food and beverage experience does not simply satisfy passengers, it tells a story of place, care, generosity, and aviation leadership.”