airBaltic has been awarded Best Wi-Fi in Europe for 2026 by APEX – one of the world’s largest international airline associations. The award is based on passenger ratings from over one million flights across more than 600 airlines worldwide.
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airBaltic was the first European airline to offer free high-speed Starlink Internet onboard its flights, launching the service in February 2025.
Thomas Ramdahl, Chief Commercial Officer at airBaltic: “We are honoured to receive the 2026 APEX Best Wi-Fi in Europe award, particularly as the first European carrier to introduce free Starlink internet onboard. This recognition, based entirely on passenger feedback, is especially meaningful to us and reflects the strong response from our customers, many of whom highlight the convenience and reliability of the service. The presence of seamless onboard internet also encourages customers to choose flying with us again.”
This marks the 4th APEX award received by airBaltic. In 2023, the airline was awarded the APEX Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in Europe, recognizing its onboard service and hospitality. Later on, airBaltic received the APEX Four Star Major Airline Award 2025, followed a year later by the APEX Five Star Major Airline Award 2026, reflecting its continued improvement in overall passenger experience and service quality.