Emirates Airline was recognized as the best airline in the world for in-flight entertainment at the 2026 World Awards. This success is attributed to the airline's advanced ice entertainment system, which includes thousands of channels of movies, TV shows, and music. At these awards, organized by Skytrax, Emirates also ranked second as the most family-friendly airline.
Top In-Flight Entertainment
Emirates provides a unique experience for travelers in the in-flight entertainment sector by offering over 6,500 channels of movies, TV shows, music, and online games. These services are available on-demand and in multiple languages. Additionally, passengers can view weather reports, news, and information related to their flights.
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Another feature of the airline is the provision of free Starlink Wi-Fi on select flights, allowing passengers to browse the web, play games, and make video calls while in the air.
Family-Friendly Ranking
In the ranking of the most family-friendly airlines, Emirates holds the second position after EVA Air. Airlines such as Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines are also among the top five. This ranking highlights family-focused services such as priority boarding, spacious seating, and special entertainment and dining options for children.
Emirates has also achieved significant success in luxury travel, being recognized as the second-best airline in the best premium economy class category and fourth in first class. These achievements reflect the airline's ongoing efforts to improve services and provide better experiences for travelers.
Overall, Emirates ranks sixth in the list of the top 20 airlines in the world, while Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, ANA All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Hainan Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Korean Air are among the top ten airlines in this ranking.
Singapore Airlines has been named the best airline in the world for the sixth time, while Qatar Airways, which held this title for nine times, has fallen to the second position.
The World Airline Awards, held annually since 1999, are based on a global customer survey that collects opinions from over 100 different nationalities. This year, more than 300 airlines were reviewed in these results.
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