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SriLankan Airlines bags ‘APEX Best In Food and Beverage in Central/Southern Asia’
The Island
|November 19, 2025
SriLankan Airlines has won the 2026 APEX Best In Food and Beverage Award for Central/Southern Asia, celebrating the vibrant medley of flavours that define its onboard menu, from international culinary delights to homegrown recipes that awaken every sense.
SriLankan Airlines has won the 2026 APEX Best In Food and Beverage Award for Central/Southern Asia and retained its Four Star Major Airline status at the recently concluded 2026 APEX Awards, considered among the most prestigious in the global aviation industry, which recognise excellence based on over one million verified passenger votes from TripIt by Concur, the world’s leading travel-organising app. The awards evaluate over 600 airlines globally to determine the best in each region, as well as in seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage, entertainment and WiFi.
This story is from the November 19, 2025 edition of The Island.
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