European airlines have been largely pushed down the pecking order in this year’s World Airline Awards, with Asian and Middle Eastern carriers dominating the top 10.

Singapore Airlines took the overall title, followed by Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, while Turkish Airlines was the highest-ranked European carrier in fifth place.

Just six European airlines made the top 20, with Air France, Lufthansa, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic and Swiss International Air Lines joining Turkish Airlines.

The 2026 World Airline Awards were announced at a gala ceremony in London hosted by air transport rating organisation Skytrax.

Known as “the Oscars of the aviation…

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