Now is the time to get involved with our 2026 Awards. Yes, it’s that time of the year again! We’ve created our shortlist for the DesignAir Awards 2026 and just like every year, we’ve opened some of the categories to the public. It’s time for you to get involved!
Our awards consist of two categories: one evaluated by our judges, focusing on the newest cabins, liveries, uniforms, and brand initiatives, and another where you can cast your vote for the best Design Airlines in the world. This is your opportunity to choose from our shortlisted nominees for Best Design Airline, organized by region worldwide. We are looking for airlines that truly excel in design language, passenger experience, and an elevated brand presence.
Just click on the button here to get started.
The full list of nominations for 2026
| Design Airline Europe Air France British Airways Finnair Iberia LOT Polish SWISS Turkish Airlines Virgin Atlantic | Design Airline Oceania Air Tahiti Nui Air New Zealand Fiji Airways Qantas Virgin Australia | Design Airline Asia ANA Cathay Pacific China Airlines JAL Korean Air Malaysia Airlines Singapore Airlines STARLUX | Design Airline North America Air Canada Alaska Airlines American Airlines Delta Air Lines Hawaiian Airlines JetBlue WestJet United |
| Design Airline Latin America Aeromexico Avianca Azul LATAM | Design Airline Middle East Emirates Etihad Airways Gulf Air Oman Air Qatar Airways Saudia | Design Airline Africa Air Mauritius Ethiopian Kenya Airways South African Airways Rwandair Uganda Airlines | Design Airline of the year 2025 An overarching winner will be selected from these regional categories |
As I do every year, I ask on your kind support to keep things going. If you are able to donate – whatever amount – it all gets funnelled back in to the site, to keep the site full of content. And I thank you personally for your kind support.
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