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June 12, 2024
TOP REGIONAL AIRLINES FROM THE AMERICAS, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SOAR WITH PASSENGER-RATED HONORS

Winners of the 2024 APEX Best Airline Awards for In-Flight Excellence Recognized in Dublin 

DUBLIN, IRELAND (12 June 2024) – The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) unveiled the regional airline winners of the 2024 APEX Best Airline Awards during the FTE & APEX Awards Ceremony at the FTE EMEA Conference in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday, 12 June. The prestigious regional awards, voted on by millions of global passengers, honored airlines from Africa, Europe, North and South America, and the Middle East for exceptional passenger experiences in Cabin Service, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Seat Comfort, and Wi-Fi.  

“The APEX Best Airline Awards, voted on independently by over one million passenger trips via TripIt, are considered a shining beacon of excellence within the industry. This year’s winners have demonstrated unwavering dedication by transforming passenger feedback into a reimagined passenger experience that exceeds expectations,” said APEX GCEO Dr. Joe Leader. “As we celebrate the great achievements of each airline, we know the committed and loyal teams will continue to be inspired to push the boundaries even further to set new standards in air travel.” 

Through the association’s partnership with TripIt® from Concur®, the world’s highest-rated travel organizing app, passengers anonymously rate airlines using a five-star scale and provide ratings in five subcategories: cabin service, food and beverage, seat comfort, entertainment, and Wi-Fi. This makes the APEX Best Airline Awards an esteemed honor that’s based 100% on neutral, third-party passenger feedback and input collected from nearly 600 airlines from around the world.  

2024 APEX Best Airline Regional Winners  
*Best Food & Beverage Awards are presented in conjunction with the International Flight Services Association (IFSA)  

EUROPE:  
Best Overall Airline: Virgin Atlantic 
Best Cabin Service: KLM 
Best Entertainment: Turkish Airlines (Previously presented at APEX Content Market) 
Best Food & Beverage*: Turkish Airlines 
Best Wi-Fi: Icelandair 

AMERICAS:
Best Global Airline: Delta Air Lines 

NORTH AMERICA: 
Best Major Airline: Alaska Airlines 
Best Regional Airline: JSX 
Best Cabin Service: Hawaiian Airlines 
Best Entertainment: Air Canada (Previously presented at APEX Content Market) 
Best Food & Beverage*: American Airlines 
Best Low-Cost Carrier: Southwest Airlines 
Best Seat Comfort: Breeze Airways   

SOUTH AMERICA: 
Best Cabin Service: GOL  
Best Food & Beverage*: LATAM Airlines 
Best Entertainment: LATAM Airlines (Previously presented at APEX Content Market) 
Best Wi-Fi: GOL 

MIDDLE EAST:   
Best Overall Airline: Emirates 
Best Cabin Service: Qatar Airways  
Best Entertainment: Qatar Airways (Previously presented at APEX Content Market) 
Best Food & Beverage*: Etihad Airways 
Best Seat Comfort: Oman Air  
Best Wi-Fi: EL AL 

AFRICA: 
Best Entertainment: Ethiopian Airlines 
Best Wi-Fi: Ethiopian Airlines 

For a full list of upcoming APEX, IFSA, and FTE events, please visit APEX Events. For more information about APEX, visit apex.aero, sign up for the APEX Daily Experience e-newsletter, or follow APEX on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

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About the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 
As a global non-profit and one of the world’s largest international airline associations, APEX accelerates the industry with the backing of nearly every major airline and valued supplier. APEX reinvests all its resources to serving its members, strengthening the worldwide airline industry, advancing thought-leadership, fostering business opportunities via events, developing global initiatives, setting key airline standards, and highlighting well-deserved recognition across our industry. In conjunction with both the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) and Future Travel Experience (FTE), APEX serves the full spectrum of the end-to-end travel experience.