There is only one month to go to enter the Cabin Concept of the Year 2026 Awards.
Submissions for these prestigious awards must be completed by the deadline of January 8 2026.
Airlines can choose to enter the Full-Service Airline Cabin Concept of the Year, Low-Cost Airline Cabin Concept of the Year, and the Private Jet Cabin Concept of the Year.
The winner will have implemented a significant onboard project which spans at least FOUR of the following elements of the passenger experience – the more the better!
- Service/Crew – new training initiative/uniform/livery/branding
- Catering – menu/service/delivery style/tableware
- Technology – apps/entertainment/connectivity/logistics/analytics
- Interior design – seat/decor/styling/lighting/colours
- Comfort – amenity kits/seat fabric/bedding range/wellbeing programmes
- Corporate Social Responsibility elements – waste management/sustainability policy/accessibility
See our guide to how and why to enter
What entries include
In addition to the chance of winning the prestigious Cabin Concept of the Year title, all entrants receive an extensive marketing package that includes:
- A double-page feature showcasing your Cabin Concept in Onboard Hospitality magazine. This will also be distributed online to corporate travel buyers and bookers through our sister publication, The Business Travel Magazine.
- Your submission featured online at onboardhospitality.com. Live for one year.
- Promotion: Readers will be encouraged to view your submission via regular newsletters, social media posts and promotions in the magazine (Readership: 25,000+ international).
Judging criteria
The judges will look for:
- Innovation and excellence onboard
- Details of the thinking/brief behind the concept/project
- Key intentions of the concept – what it aimed to achieve
- How the concept improved the customer experience
- How the concept / thinking was applied to multiple, linked elements in the passenger experience
2026 winners
Winners will be announced on April 14 2026 both online and at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) and The Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg.
In addition to the entry promotional package, winners will receive:
- Coverage in Onboard Hospitality magazine (March/April/May 2026)
- Winners will be featured on onboardhospitality.com (live for at least one year)
- A 2026 Winners’ logo to promote their success
- Regular promotion in Onboard Hospitality magazine alongside related content over the following year
- Inclusion in the 2026 Winners Special Edition
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Craig McQuinn: craig.mcquinn@onboardhospitality.com
The Onboard Hospitality Awards 2026 are also now open for entries.
