SriLankan Airlines Wins 2026 APEX Award for Best Food and Beverage in Central and Southern Asia

APEX Recognition for Onboard Dining

SriLankan Airlines has been awarded the 2026 APEX Best In Food and Beverage Award for Central and Southern Asia. The recognition highlights the range of dishes served onboard, featuring international dishes and Sri Lankan recipes. The airline has also retained its Four Star Major Airline status at the 2026 APEX Awards. These awards, regarded as significant in global aviation, are based on over one million verified passenger votes collected through TripIt by Concur, the travel-organising app. More than 600 airlines are assessed worldwide across categories including seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage, entertainment, and Wi-Fi.

Maria Sathasivam, Manager Product Development at SriLankan Airlines, commented on the award and said, “To be honoured with this distinction twice is a true testament to the deep culinary bond that we have fostered with our passengers. There’s no greater reward than knowing our passengers look forward to that one special dish on every flight. Each menu we craft is more than a collection of dishes. They are curated to tell a story and reflect the spirit of our island and the cuisine that bring people together. We are deeply grateful to every traveller who continues to share this journey with us, inspiring us to serve food that nourishes, delights and feels like home.”

SriLankan Airlines’ onboard menu is prepared to meet the varied tastes of the regions it operates in. Each route includes a dish linked to the destination, combining its culinary features with Sri Lankan hospitality.

The menu features several dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, such as Kiribath with accompaniments, Kottu and Rice and Curry. Travellers are also served Sri Lankan sweets, including milk toffee, coconut toffee, sesame balls and bibikan, as well as locally produced items such as brewed beer.

The in-flight dining offering is part of the wider service provided by SriLankan Airlines. The carrier serves 120 destinations in 61 countries through direct and codeshare operations. Its network covers cities in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and the Far East. SriLankan operates an all-Airbus fleet, which includes A330-200/300 and A320/321 aircraft. Further information and fares are available on the airline’s website.