AirAsia named World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 17th consecutive year

AirAsia has been named the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the 17th consecutive year at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, a recognition that holds particular significance as the airline celebrates 25 years of making air travel more accessible and affordable.

Widely known as the ‘Oscars of the aviation industry’, the Skytrax World Airline Awards are among the most respected recognitions in global aviation, with the results based on the independent annual World Airline Survey and the views of travellers worldwide. For AirAsia, the recognition carries particular weight as a direct reflection of the trust and confidence from our guests, built up over 25 years of service.

Over the past 25 years, AirAsia has grown from a single low-cost airline into a global low-cost network carrier, connecting millions of guests across Asia and beyond. Through its journey, the airline has continued to evolve its network and travel experience while staying true to its commitment to making air travel accessible, affordable and offering great value.

AirAsia operates 10 weekly services between Colombo (CMB) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL), while Thai AirAsia operates daily services between Colombo (CMB) and Bangkok (Don Mueang – DMK). Travellers can connect via KUL and DMK to AirAsia’s extensive network of over 130 destinations, including Chiang Mai, Phuket, Bali, Melbourne (Australia) and Haneda (Tokyo).

Bookings can be made through your preferred travel agent or through AirAsia’s authorized General Sales Agent in Sri Lanka, Mack Air (Pvt) Ltd – a John Keells Group company.

Please find the full press release by AirAsia here: https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/airasia-named-worlds-best-low-cost-airline-for-17th-consecutive-year-by-travellers-worldwide

For more information, visit www.mackair.lk

For inquiries & reservations: 011 744 1400 / airasia@keells.com

Stay updated by following us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnkeellsairlinedivision

and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mack.air/