As expected, Ethiopian Airlines has been named Africa’s Best Airline for 2026. This is the eighth award given to the Ethiopian airline by the APEX Awards.
This award, won and held exclusively by Ethiopian Airlines, is given by real travelers based on their feedback.
Passengers eligible to vote are those who have taken at least one flight with the airline in question during the current year.
Generally, the ranking is based on the quality of onboard services and flight punctuality, including passenger comfort (seat quality, services provided to Business and First Class passengers, and meal quality).
What are the best airlines in the world in 2026?
In the latest APEX Awards, which rank the best airlines based on their cabins, seats, and technological innovations for passengers, the big winner comes from the Gulf: Qatar Airways is the winner of this edition, ahead of Singapore Airlines, which came in second.
In the top 10 of the global APEX Awards ranking, Ethiopian Airlines is in 9th position.