In photos: PAX announces 2026 Readership Awards winners
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HAMBURG, GERMANY—Last night, PAX International and PAX Tech hosted its annual PAX Readership Awards at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Hamburg, Germany.
Attendees gathered in the hotel’s Sydney Room for the celebration, recognizing the best of the industry, voted on by PAX International and PAX Tech’s loyal readership of more than 15,500 industry professionals. This year, PAX received 240 nominations and more than 5,500 votes. The winners of the 2026 awards were selected entirely by the readership, with the exception of the first ever PAX Verified Award, selected by PAX Publisher Aijaz Khan. All winners were announced and celebrated at the gathering among industry peers and colleagues.
Industry leaders and nominees were welcomed by Khan, followed by an award presentation by Managing Editor Jane Hobson, Business Editor Robynne Trueman and Senior Editor Alex Preston.
“The PAX Readership Awards are an excellent platform to acknowledge the dedication and innovation driving the industry forward,” says Aijaz Khan, Publisher of PAX International and PAX Tech. “From catering and technology to onboard amenities, these awards highlight the progress that elevates the passenger experience. A huge thank you to our loyal readers for their participation and support. It was a pleasure celebrating together in Hamburg!”
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The 2026 PAX Readership Award Winners are:
2026 Airline Award Winners
NORTH AMERICA
Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier: Delta Air Lines
Airline Caterer of the Year: Flying Food Group
Best Overall Passenger Experience: United Airlines
Best IFE and Connectivity: Delta Air Lines x Hughes Fusion
Best Airport Lounge: Air France Lounge at ORD
SOUTH AMERICA
Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier: LATAM Airlines
Airline Caterer of the Year: LSG Sky Chefs
Best Overall Passenger Experience: LATAM Airlines
Best Cabin Interior: LATAM Airlines
Best Seating: Avianca INSIGNIA
Best IFE and Connectivity: LATAM Play
Best Airport Lounge: LATAM Lounge Lima
CHINA
Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier: China Southern
ASIA
Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier: Singapore Airlines
Airline Caterer of the Year: Cathay Dining
Best Overall Passenger Experience: Korean Air
Best Cabin Interior: Korean Air
Best IFE and Connectivity: Singapore Airlines
Best Airport Lounge: SASCO for Rose Lounge VietNam
SOUTH ASIA
Airline Caterer of the Year: KC Flight Catering
Best Overall Passenger Experience: SriLankan Airlines
Best IFE and Connectivity: Air India Vista Stream
Most Improved Airline: SriLankan Airlines
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Airline Caterer of the Year: SATS Ltd.
Best Overall Passenger Experience: THAI Airways
CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES
Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier: Air Astana
Best Overall Passenger Experience: Air Astana
Best IFE and Connectivity: Azerbaijan Airlines
MIDDLE EAST
Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier: Qatar Airways
Airline Caterer of the Year: Capital Catering
Best Overall Passenger Experience: Qatar Airways
Best Cabin Interior: Qatar Airways
Best IFE and Connectivity: Saudia x FlightPath3D Experience
Best Airport Lounge: Emirates First Class Lounge at DXB
EUROPE
Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier: Turkish Airlines
Airline Caterer of The Year: GIC International Catering
Best Overall Passenger Experience: Turkish Airlines
Best Cabin Interior: Iberia
Best IFE and Connectivity: Air France, Partnership with Canal+
Best Airport Lounge: Plaza Premium Lounge at FCO
AUSTRALASIA
Airline Caterer of the Year: dnata Catering & Retail
Best Overall Passenger Experience: Qantas
Best IFE and Connectivity: Qantas
AFRICA
Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier: Ethiopian Airlines Group
Airline Caterer of the Year: servair
Best Overall Passenger Experience: Ethiopian Airlines
Best IFE and Connectivity: Royal Air Maroc
Best Airport Lounge: Royal Air Maroc Zenith Lounge at CMN
PAX Verified Award Winner
PAX Verified Award: Iberia
2026 International Awards Winners
Best Duty Free Airport Shop: Qatar Duty Free
Best Airport Experience: Singapore Changi Airport
Best Solutions Company: AMI Group
Best Onboard Retail: gateretail
Best Inflight Snacks: En Route International Cheese Program
Best Inflight Beverage: Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits for Delta One, Taittinger Brut La Francaise Champagne
Best Distributor: WESSCO International
Best Onboard Product: WESSCO for United Airlines Premium Dinnerware
2026 Amenities Awards Winners
NORTH AMERICA
Best Business Class Amenity Kit: FORMIA for Aeromexico, Lancel Business Class Amenity Kit
Best Economy/Premium Economy Amenity Kit: WESSCO for United Airlines, Therabody Premium Plus Amenity Kit
Best Business Class Bedding/Soft Products: Linstol for United Airlines, Inaugural Pajamas
SOUTH AMERICA
Best Business Class Amenity Kit: WESSCO for LATAM, Altitude Collection Business Class Amenity Kit
EUROPE
Best First Class Amenity Kit: Clip for SWISS, Zimmerli First Class Amenity Kit
Best Business Class Amenity Kit: Buzz for Turkish Airlines, Lanvin Parfums Business Class Amenity Kit
Best Economy/Premium Economy Class Amenity Kit: Bayart Innovations for Turkish Airlines, Lacoste Premium Economy Amenity Kit
Best Children’s Amenity Kit: Skysupply for SWISS, First and Business Class Kids Amenity Kit
Best First Class Bedding/Soft Products: Buzz for Air France, “Le Pyjama” by Jacquemus, La Premiere Suites
AUSTRALASIA
Best First Class Amenity Kit: Watermark for Qantas, Aesop First Class Amenity Kit
MIDDLE EAST
Best First Class Amenity Kit: FORMIA for Qatar Airways, Diptyque Amenity Kit
Best Economy/Premium Economy Class Amenity Kit: Kaelis for Qatar Airways, Hajj Amenity Kit
Best Children’s Amenity Kit: Buzz for Saudia, Minions Amenity Kit
Best Business Class Bedding/Soft Products: John Horsfall for Riyadh Air, Business Elite and Business Class Bedding Set
Best Economy/Premium Economy Class Bedding/Soft Products: John Horsfall for Riyadh Air, Economy and Premium Economy Bedding Set
ASIA
Best First Class Amenity Kit: FORMIA for Korean Air, House of Graff First Class Amenity Kit
Best Business Class Amenity Kit: deSter for All Nippon Airways
Best Economy/Premium Economy Class Amenity Kit: WESSCO for STARLUX Airlines, Smiley Amenity Kits
Best Children’s Amenity Kit: Kaelis for EVA Air, Berry the Bear Kids Amenity Kit
Best First Class Bedding/Soft Products: FORMIA for EVA Air, Maison Kitsuné First Class Sleeper Suit
Best Business Class Bedding/Soft Products: Korean Air x Frette Prestige Bedding Set
Best Economy/Premium Economy Class Bedding/Soft Products: deSter for STARLUX, Economy Class Blanket
SOUTH ASIA
Best First Class Bedding/Soft Products: T&D Hospitality India for Air India, First Class Blanket/Cushion/Pillow
Best Business Class Bedding/Soft Products: T&D Hospitality India for IndiGo, Business Class Bedding Set
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Best Economy/Premium Economy Class Amenity Kit: WESSCO for Singapore Airlines, Out of the Woods Amenity Kits
CENTRAL ASIA COUNTRIES
Best Business Class Amenity Kit: FORMIA for Air Astana, Moschino Business Class Amenity Kit
Best Economy/Premium Economy Class Amenity Kit: Watermark for Air Astana, Art Above Clouds Collection
Best Children’s Amenity Kit: Bayart Innovations for Air Astana, Baby Kits
Best Business Class Bedding/Soft Products: My Drap for Air Astana, Seasonal Single Use 100% Cotton Table Linen Collection
AFRICA
Best Children’s Amenity Kit: Zibo Rainbow for Ethiopian Airlines
Technology Awards Winners
Best IFE by a Content Service Provider: Stellar Entertainment for The Stellar IFE Portal
Best IFE System: Bluebox Aviation Systems for Blueview
Best IFC by a Provider: Viasat for Viasat Amara
Best Headset/Audio Connectivity Product: Linstol Meridian 260 Headset for United Airlines
Best Seating by a Supplier: Geven for Essenza SE
Best Cabin Lighting Concept: STG Aerospace for Eco Everything
Best Retail Technology Solution: Omnevo for Travel Retail Suite
Congratulations to all winners!
