Ethiopian Airlines Wins ‘Best Airline in Africa’ Title for the 9th Consecutive Year at the 2026 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards

18 September 2026 Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airline, has been named ‘Best Airline in Africa’ at the 2026 SKYTR World Airline Awards for the ninth consecutive year, reaffirming its position as the continent’s premier carrier. In addition to this prestigious recognition, the airline also secured multiple accolades across various service categories.
Ethiopian Airlines received the following awards:
Best Airline in Africa
Best Economy Class Onboard Catering in Africa
Best Business Class in Africa
These awards reflect Ethiopian Airlines’ unwavering commitment to excellence, as well as the trust and loyalty of millions of customers worldwide have in Ethiopian Airlines. The recognition highlights the airline’s dedication to delivering superior service, maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction, and providing a seamless travel experience across its global network. It also underscores the tireless efforts of Ethiopian Airlines’ employees and reaffirms the airline’s position as Africa’s leading aviation group, committed to upholding the highest standards across its services and operations.
Commenting on the awards, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “Being recognized as the Skytrax Best Airline in Africa for the ninth consecutive year is a proud milestone for Ethiopian Airlines. This achievement reflects the confidence that our valued customers place in us, the dedication of our employees, and our continued commitment to delivering world-class service. We are honored by the recognition and remain committed to delivering excellence to every passengers