Skytrax Awards 2016: Turkish Airlines is Europe’s Best for 6th Year Running

Turkish Airlines was chosen as “Europe’s Best Airline” for the sixth consecutive year at the 2016 Skytrax World Airlines Awards announced recently at the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom.

Skytrax is the most respected global airline passenger survey organisation in the industry, with its World Airline Awards described as “the Oscars of the aviation industry.”

“Six years running is a real accolade and demonstrates Turkish Airlines’ continued commitment to the passenger satisfaction and development within the industry”, the airline’s management said in an announcement.

The independent survey evaluates traveller experiences across a wide range of airport services and then evaluates key performance indicators – from check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security and immigration right through to departure at the gate.

“Every year it delights us that millions of travellers again recognise Turkish Airlines as the Best Airline in Europe”, said M. İlker Aycı, Turkish Airlines’ Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee.

“The airline continues to be renowned for its seamless services, including our dining and in-flight entertainment experiences. The award marks a continued period of success for us.”

In total, Turkish Airlines picked up four awards this year including Best Airline in Europe, Best Airline in Southern Europe, Best Business Class Dining Lounge and Best Business Class On-Board Catering.

This year’s Skytrax World Airlines Awards were based on over a million questionnaires completed by nationalities worldwide. The survey covered 550 airports worldwide and consequently unveiling an unrivalled perception of the airline industry across the globe.