Sisi congratulates EgyptAir on entry into global Top 50 after Skytrax Award win

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi congratulated the national civil aviation sector on Sunday, following EgyptAir’s landmark recognition as the “World’s Most Improved Airline” for 2026 by Skytrax.

In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, President Sisi celebrated the carrier’s surge into the global Top 50: “I congratulate the Egyptian civil aviation sector on the outstanding achievement of our national carrier, EgyptAir, for winning the ‘World’s Most Improved Airline’ award for 2026 from global rating agency Skytrax, advancing to 46th place globally, entering the list of the world’s top 50 airlines, alongside its other international awards and recognition.”

Soaring achievement

EgyptAir has claimed top global honors at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards in London, winning the prestigious title of “The World’s Most Improved Airline.”

Marking a major milestone for the national carrier, the award recognizes a comprehensive overhaul in service quality, fleet modernization, and digital transformation aimed at elevating the passenger experience.

EgyptAir jumped 22 places in Skytrax’s overall global rankings to secure 46th place worldwide for 2026, up from 68th in 2025.

The breakthrough follows a strong performance in 2025, where the carrier was named Africa’s most improved airline and swept continental awards for cabin crew and economy dining.

The Skytrax World Airline Awards are determined through independent global passenger satisfaction surveys, evaluating full-journey service standards, digital adoption, and overall customer experience.