Find out which entries have made the cut to become an Onboard Hospitality Awards 2026 finalist. 

Shortlisted from nearly 300 entries, your votes have helped to decide which products will be analysed in person by our expert judging panel.

Congratulations to all those who have made it through to the next stage.

Finalists

Best First Class Food Service – Lunch & Dinner

• First Class Signature Menu, on Saudia
• First Class Food Service, by Capital Catering

Best Business Class Food Service – Lunch & Dinner

• Business Class Ambient & Frozen Meals, on United by Foodcase
• Full-Service Business Concept, by Capital Catering
• European Business Class – Dinner, on Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
• Traditional Kebab Plate with Smoky “Beğendi” & Buttered Bulgur Rice, on Turkish Airlines

Best Full-Service Economy Food Service – Lunch & Dinner

• Collaboration with MOONMOONFOOD, on China Airlines
• Octopus Royale, on Iberia
• Lemon & Rosemary Grilled Chicken, on Turkish Airlines

Best Onboard Snacks – First/Business

• Finnish ‘Pulla’ – Sweet Dessert Bun, on Short Haul Business Class
• Cherry Pie in the Sky – with Northern Bloc ice cream, on Virgin Atlantic
• Turas Pantry’s Seasonal Chutney and Biscuit Boxes, on Aer Lingus
• 4700BC Fresh Popcorn for Premium Cabins, on Air India
• Praline concepts with Aeschbach Chocolatier and Confiserie Sprüngli, on SWISS
• Wholesome Baked Sweet & Savoury Crisps, on Turkish Airlines

Best Onboard Snacks – Economy

• Jason’s Hog Roast Roll
• Higgidy Cheddar & Caramelised Onion Chutney Roll and Higgidy Vegetable Samosa Roll, by MileOne Group
• TUI Croquettes, by En Route
• Deli Lites Salt ‘n’ Chilli Chicken Goujon Wrap, on Aer Lingus
• Fijian Cacao Chocolate, on Fiji Airways
• Doritos Nachos to Fly – Sweet Chilli Pepper and JIMMY’s Salsa,by Jimmy Products B.V.
• Chef’s Signature Range – Italian Margherita Pizza, by Monty’s Bakehouse

Best Onboard Breakfast Food Service

• Little Tree Food plant-based breakfasts, on China Airlines
• Newrest European Business Class Breakfast, on SAS
• Western Breakfast Meal, by Farm2Plate
• Traditional “Kahvaltı” Feast, on Turkish Airlines

Best Onboard Beverage – Alcoholic

• Signature Cocktails by Lorenzo Antinori, on Qatar Airways
• Norse Atlantic’s ‘The Perfect Cocktail’, by gateretail
• SUNMAI and BLAH BLAH Bar cocktails, on China Airlines
• SWISS Alpine Essence – Signature Cocktail
• ESJA – Icelandair’s Signature Lager, by Víking Brugghús

Best Onboard Wine/Champagne

• Thirteen Forty Five, on Air New Zealand
• Wines from South America, on LATAM
• Onboard Wine & Champagne, on Scandinavian Airlines
• Onboard Wine & Champagne, on Korean Air
• Taittinger Brut la Française Champagne, on Delta One
• Palmes d’Or 2009 Brut, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte on Etihad Airways (the residence)

Best Onboard Beverage – Non Alcoholic

• Signature Mocktails by Lorenzo Antinori, on Qatar Airways
• Bottega 0% White
• The Bloody Mary Mix, by The Pickle House on Virgin Atlantic
• Cold Pressed Juices, on Fiji Airways
• Greenhouse Ginger Defence Shot, on Air Canada
• Signature Mocktail Collection, on Turkish Airlines

Best Onboard Beverage – Hot Drinks

• Starbucks concept, by Foodcase
• In-Cup Craft Collection, by Segafredo on Wizz Air
• Cutting Chai, on Air India
• “Çay”, on Turkish Airlines

Best Low-Cost F&B Buy-on-board Menu

• Casa Olivia by Foodcase
• EasyJet Kids Meals by Foodcase
• Buy-on-Board Menu, on Allegiant Air

Best Special Dietary Meal or Product

• Icelandair’s Special Meals by Foodcase
• Special Meals collaboration with HILTL, on SWISS
• Fresh Kosher Meal Concept, by Capital Catering

Best Chef Collaboration/Catering Concept

• Guest Chef Programme, Qatar Airways
• Sabores que Transportan & Sabor a Brasileira Female Chef Collaborations, on LATAM
• Lufthansa and gategroup Collaboration with Johann Lafer for Business Menus
• La Première Menus Created by Anne-Sophie Pic, Claire Heitzler and Philippe Faur, on Air France
• Transport for Wales’ First Class Collaboration with James Sommerin
• Chef Hashimoto Collaboration, on Air Canada
• Singapore Airlines and SATS Reimagine Heritage Dishes For Inflight Excellence
• The Oldest Bread – A Journey Through Time with Turkish Airlines

Best Amenities: First Class

• QANTAS Aesop First Class Amenity Kit by Watermark
• Lufthansa First Class Amenity Kit by deSter
• Saudia x Elie Saab 2.0 First Class Amenity Kits
• Korean Air I Graff First Class Amenity Kit

Best Amenities: Business Class

• BeOnd Amenity Kit Tray Service for Business Class
• United Airlines X Reyn Spooner Amenity Kit
• All Nippon Airways Business Class Amenity Kit by deSter
• STARLUX Airlines X THREE Business Class Amenity Kits by WESSCO International
• LATAM x Costa Brazil Business Class Amenity Kits by WESSCO International
• Qantas x R.M. Williams Business Amenity Kit
• Turkish Airlines x Lanvin Parfums Business Class Kits by Buzz
• Austrian Amenity Kits Business Class by skysupply

Best Amenities: Premium Economy

• United Airlines x Therabody Premium Plus Amenity Kits by WESSCO
• LATAM x Costa Brazil Premium Economy Amenity Kits by WESSCO
• Turkish Airlines Long-Haul Amenity Kit by Bayart Innovations
• EVA Air x Hunter Amenity Kit
• SWISS Premium Economy Class Amenity Kits by Clip

Best Amenities: Economy/ LCC

• Air Astana “Art Above the Clouds” Economy Class Kits by Watermark
• Saudia Airlines Economy Amenity Kits

Best for Onboard Textiles

• Korean Air FRETTE Inflight Bedding Set
• Enhanced Bedding & Comfort Experience across Saudia cabins
• Riyadh Air Business Elite, Business, Premium Economy & Economy bedding by John Horsfall
• IndiGo Airlines Business Class textiles by Tdhil
• LATAM Premium Business Textiles by Global-c
• Air Astana × Procurall Solutions: Premium Bedding Collection

Best for Wearable Textiles

• Riyadh Air Kayanee Loungewear
• Air France “Le Pyjama” by Jacquemus
• Saudia First Class Loungewear
• EVA Air X Maison Kitsuné First Class Sleeper Suit
• Korean Air Frette First Class Loungewear
• STARLUX Airlines X Huntsman First Class Pyjamas
• Qatar Airways First & Business Class F1 Limited Edition Loungewear

Best for Wellbeing

• 3D Eye Mask – Redefining Inflight Rest
• Turkish Airlines’ Detox Collection
• L’Occitane Shea Butter Collection for Airlines

Best Service Equipment: Passenger 

• Palanca Business Class Set, on TAAG
• Qatar Airways F1 Special Livery
• Riyadh Air Signature Tableware Collection, by deSter
• Tableware Collaborations with Bernardaud, Riedel, Christofle & Armani Casa, on Korean Air
• Premium Economy Class Tableware, on China Airlines
• Saudia Business and Economy Class Cutlery Collection
• Alaska Airlines First Class Cutlery Set by Sola
• LATAM Premium Business Serviceware, by Global-c
• New Sustainable Economy Tableware Set, on EVA Air

Best Service Equipment: Crew

• Skytidy Sharps Box, by Reedbut
• United Airlines New Coat Hanger, by Kaelis

Best for Young Travellers – Amenities

• Air Astana Infant Kit by Bayart Innovations
• Air Astana “Travel Tales” Children’s Programme by Buzz
• Aegean Airlines Baby Kits by WESSCO
• Turkish Airlines My Travel Buddy
• STARLUX Airlines X Peanuts Snoopy Kid’s Kits
• SWISS Children’s Kits by skysupply

Best Sustainability Programme 

• Flat PED Wine Bottle for Economy Class Cabins
• Plastic Bank Programme for Virgin Atlantic
• Maroroya
• Foodfolk Driving Sustainable Change in Aviation
• Snackboxtogo – Carbon Footprint monitor

Best Sustainability Product

• Bottle Up (Foodcase)
• TUI Long-Haul Economy Class Closed-Loop Tableware by deSter
• China Airlines Recycled Stainless Steel Cutlery – Economy Class
• Fiji Airways Sigavou Paper Cups
• Icelandair Business Class Amenity Kits by skysupply

Best for Onboard Technology – Hardware

• Automated Emergency PA Pause: Sensor-Based Passenger Safety Intelligence
• Meridian 260 Headset by Linstol
• China Airlines PBC/BC/PEY Active Noise-Canceling Headphones
• Retail Mobility – gateretail’s Magfusion BP50+
• SkyBlue Universal IFE Bluetooth Adapters

Best for Onboard Entertainment

• LATAM Play: Tailor-made for you
• Saudia BEYOND Inflight Entertainment Content
• United Airlines: Elevating the Inflight Entertainment Experience
• Destination Stories by FlightPath3D

Best Onboard Connectivity

• Qatar Airways: Starlink Enabled Fleet
• LATAM Play: Transforming Connectivity Above the Clouds
• Blueview Cloud: Ground-Hosted IFE & Retail for the Fully Connected Cabin
• Air France Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi
• United Airlines: Breaking the Wi-Fi Barrier
• Saudia’s New Free High-Speed Wi-Fi
• Flymingo Mini – ultra‑compact seat‑powered cabin Wi‑Fi 7 access point & server

Best Onboard Apps

• Finnair Order to Seat: IFEC & Mobile Retail Service
• Cloud Map by FlightPath3D
• Bluebox Transition Deployment Model (TDM): Flexible Multi-Path IFEC Evolution
• Unisto myU Digital Solutions
• Saudia’s BEYOND Inflight Entertainment Groundbreaking New Capability
• United Airlines: A Journey Through Connected Curation

The countdown is on

Join us in the Taste of Travel Theatre at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo in Hamburg on April 14 at 5pm as we reveal the winners.