Turkish Airlines Wins APEX Best Food & Beverage in Europe for Fifth Time

Turkish Airlines has received the 2026 APEX Best Food & Beverage in Europe award for the fifth time, reinforcing its position as the continent's leading airline for in-flight dining based on verified passenger feedback.

The APEX Awards are determined through anonymous ratings collected in partnership with TripIt by Concur, one of the world's most widely used travel planning applications. During the 2026 evaluation period, passengers rated more than one million flights operated by over 600 airlines worldwide across five categories: seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage, in-flight entertainment, and Wi-Fi.

"We are very glad to be recognized by APEX as the Best Food & Beverage airline in Europe for the fifth time. This award speaks to the passion and craftsmanship our teams pour into every meal we serve above the clouds," said Ahmet Olmuştur, CEO of Turkish Airlines.

The airline attributes its consistent recognition to its Flying Chef program, diverse and evolving menu offerings, and a focus on combining Turkish culinary tradition with quality and authenticity. Turkish Airlines operates to over 130 countries across six continents, giving its catering program one of the broadest reaches in global aviation.

Dr. Joe Leader, CEO of APEX Group, said the award reflects an airline that has transformed in-flight dining into an expression of culture, hospitality, and national identity, describing Turkish Airlines as proving that "airline scale and aviation soul can ascend together."