Turkish Airlines Wins Three APEX Awards, Including World Class Award for Fifth Time
by Marsha Mowers
Turkish Airlines took home three prestigious 2025 APEX Awards, including for the fifth consecutive year, The World Class Award. The airline was also awarded Best in Class in the World Class Sustainability Category for the second time, and the new Best in Class in the World Class Food & Beverage Executions award.
The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) awarded the airline based on its performance in four categories: Safety & Wellbeing, Service & Guest Experience, Sustainability, and Food & Beverage Executions.
“We are honoured to receive the prestigious ‘World Class’ award from APEX for the fifth consecutive year, reaffirming our leadership in the global aviation industry,” said Prof. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines.
“Our two additional awards this year further highlight our unwavering commitment to offering our guests an exceptional dining experience above the clouds, while continuously advancing innovation and embedding sustainability in our operations. I extend my sincere gratitude to the entire Turkish Airlines family for their dedication in making these achievements possible, and to our valued guests for the trust they place in us.”
“Turkish Airlines marks its fifth consecutive year as an APEX World Class airline in 2026, while also making history as the first airline to capture two APEX World Class service awards in the same year,” added APEX Group CEO Dr. Joe Leader.
“Achieving the 2026 APEX World Class Best Food & Beverage distinction alongside the 2026 APEX World Class Sustainability award against formidable global competition reflects a balance of culinary excellence and environmental leadership. Turkish Airlines continues to set a new global benchmark by pairing authentic hospitality with innovation that redefines what passengers can expect from world-class travel.”





