Singapore Airlines tops Skytrax list for best economy class in 2026
Skytrax has released its annual passenger satisfaction survey results naming the top five economy airlines for 2026.
Top five airlines ranked by passengers
Singapore Airlines received the highest rating as the world's best economy-class airline for 2026. Cathay Pacific Airways, Qatar Airways, EVA Air, and ANA All Nippon Airways followed in the second through fifth positions respectively. The remaining ten spots on the full list include Japan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, STARLUX Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
Survey measures onboard experience factors
The awards rely on an annual passenger satisfaction survey that asks travelers to rate their airport and onboard experiences. Specific elements like seat width, legroom, headrest shape, and drink storage locations influence the final rankings. Gary Leff of View from the Wing notes that small touches in economy class make a surprising difference after long flights.
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