Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has emerged as the most awarded airline at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) 2026, receiving 12 international accolades across TravelPlus, Onboard Hospitality, and PAX International Readers’ Awards.
This achievement highlights Saudia’s leadership in onboard products and services, reflecting consistent excellence across all cabin classes and throughout the guest journey.
It also marks the transition toward a new generation of onboard products and experiences, which are being progressively introduced across the fleet.
Saudia’s major wins at WTCE 2026
Recognized as one of the industry’s leading platforms celebrating innovation in onboard hospitality, the 2026 Onboard Hospitality Awards honored Saudia with the following distinctions:
Best First Class Food Service (Lunch & Dinner)
Best Amenities: Economy
Highly Commended in the ‘Best Wearable Textiles’ category
“This continued international recognition underscores the high standards we uphold across our onboard products and services, as well as our commitment to setting new benchmarks in the travel experience. It also highlights the significant progress Saudia has made in recent years to elevate the guest experience across every cabin.”
The TravelPlus Airline Amenity Awards 2026, widely regarded as a global benchmark for excellence in onboard comfort and design, recognized the airline with six awards, including five Gold distinctions across major categories. The airline also received the TravelPlus Passenger Amenities Five Star Rating 2026, an honor reserved for only a select group of airlines globally.
Saudia continues to invest in elevating the guest travel experience to new heights of comfort and sophistication, backed by the largest guest experience investment program in its history. This includes the rollout of advanced AI-powered digital solutions, extensive cabin upgrades, and high-speed inflight connectivity.
