EgyptAir named world's most improved airline, enters global top 50

EgyptAir has won Skytrax's 2026 World's Most Improved Airline award and climbed to 46th in the global rankings.

• EgyptAir received the Skytrax award at the World Airline Awards ceremony in London, presented to chairman Ahmed Adel.
• The carrier rose from 68th to 46th place, entering the global top 50 for the first time and ranking second-best airline in Africa.
• EgyptAir also won the awards for best cabin crew and best economy class in Africa.
• President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi congratulated the airline, saying the recognition confirms Egyptians' ability to compete and excel.
• Egyptian Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny congratulated EgyptAir personnel, calling the Skytrax award the fruit of modernization efforts under state directives.