Turkish Airlines named Best F&B Airline in Europe for fifth time

Istanbul : Turkish Airlines has been awarded the 2026 APEX Best Food and Beverage in Europe Award, marking the fifth time the carrier has received the recognition for its onboard dining experience.

The award was based on independent passenger feedback collected through a partnership between the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and TripIt by Concur, a widely used travel planning platform.

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

Passengers assessed their travel experiences across five categories: seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage, in-flight entertainment, and Wi-Fi. Turkish Airlines emerged as the top carrier in Europe for its food and beverage offering.

Turkish Airlines has built a reputation for its onboard catering through initiatives such as its Flying Chef program, diverse menu selections, and a focus on authentic Turkish cuisine.

The carrier said, it continues to invest in enhancing the passenger experience by combining quality, variety, and hospitality across its global network.

Serving destinations in more than 130 countries across six continents, Turkish Airlines operates one of the world's largest international flight networks and remains focused on elevating its inflight services as part of its broader customer experience strategy.

Turkish Airlines is one of the most popular carriers for long-haul routes. The legacy airline is renowned for its network and service.