Plaza Premium Group Wins the Top Global Award as the World’s Best Airport Lounge Group

A New Milestone in a Decade of Skytrax Recognition.
A Legacy of Firsts. Now, the World's Best.

Plaza Premium Group (PPG)’s Leadership Team (Mr Song Hoi See, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PPG [6th from left]; Mr Bora Isbulan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PPG [4th from right]; Mr Jonathan Song, Chief Commercial Officer of PPG [5th from left]; Ms Mei Mei Song, Chief Transformation Officer of PPG [3rd from right]); Mr Song Kok Full, Director of PPG  [4th from left] and Mr. Mario Binelli Mantelli, VP Northern Europe & UK, Operations [3rd from left]), received the "World's Best Airport Lounge Group Award" at The World Airline Awards 2026 in London.

[London, United Kingdom] 18 September 2026 – Plaza Premium Group, the global leader in 360-degree airport hospitality and passenger service solutions, was awarded the "World’s Best Airport Lounge Group" at the World Airline Awards by Skytrax, often referred to as the "Oscars of the aviation industry”. This marks the group’s tenth consecutive victory with Skytrax since 2016. This remarkable achievement underscores PPG’s unwavering commitment to excellence and exemplifies its core mission to make travel better. Additionally, three Plaza Premium Lounges secured top-10 rankings in Skytrax’s World’s Best Independent Airport Lounges list this year: Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport, London Heathrow Airport, and Dubai International Airport.

“Being named 'World's Best Airport Lounge Group' by Skytrax is an incredible honour, and a proud new chapter in our tenth consecutive year of recognition. When we pioneered the concept of the independent airport lounge 28 years ago, our dream was to change how people experience airport transit. This award is far more than a trophy, it reflects the trust our travellers place in us and the dedication our teams bring to their work every single day. First and foremost, we thank every traveller who voted for us and chose us to be part of their journey. We are fully committed to making your travel experience better with our airport hospitality. To our team members around the world, thank you for your hard work and commitment to delivering the best hospitality, day in and day out. We are also grateful to Skytrax, and to our airport and business partners for their continued recognition and support. From being the world's first, to being recognised as the world's best for the tenth time, our mission remains the same: 'Together, we make travel better,' said Mr. Song Hoi See, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group.

Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: "We congratulate Plaza Premium Group on winning the World's Best Airport Lounge Group award for an incredible tenth consecutive year, which is a remarkable achievement that the management and staff should be very proud of. For Plaza Premium Group to have three of its lounges featured in the Top 10 independent lounges worldwide is a very strong recognition from customers of the high quality standards."

About the Top Ranked Lounges:

Plaza Premium Lounge Rome - Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (T3)

Recognised as the World's Best Independent Airport Lounge from 2023 to 2025, Plaza Premium Lounge Rome offers travellers an immersive experience into the heart of Italy.

Plaza Premium Lounge London - London Heathrow Airport (T4)

Travellers can enjoy exceptional hospitality and stylish spaces with authentic, classic British dishes and drinks at the Plaza Premium Lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 4.

Plaza Premium Lounge Dubai – Dubai International Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge Dubai seamlessly blends Emirati culture with global sophistication with local delicacies, extensive art, and traditional experiences that reflect the essence of Dubai.

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Plaza Premium Group

Plaza Premium Group (PPG) is the global leader in integrated airport hospitality and passenger service solutions, operating the largest network of airport lounges worldwide and offering a 360-degree airport hospitality experience with 14 brands under its portfolio, operating in 150 countries across 600 international and domestic airports and serving 30 million passengers annually.

With a mission to Make Travel Better, the group introduced the world's first independent airport lounge concept in 1998. Plaza Premium Lounge, Plaza Premium First - award-winning airport lounges, Aerotel - the world’s largest airport transit hotel chain, Refreshhh by Aerotel, ALLWAYS - airport passenger services, airport dining concepts, Smart Traveller - innovative digital experience and rewards platform, and One Travel Experience Ecosystem (OneTECO), the group is at the forefront of transforming airport experiences for the better through innovative and human-led solutions. PPG’s commitment extends beyond its brands, as it also provides lounge management and hospitality solutions to leading airlines, alliances, and corporations worldwide.

Plaza Premium Group has over 194 accolades, demonstrating its exceptional achievements and commitment to service excellence. Notably, the group has received the prestigious "World's Best Independent Airport Lounge" award at the World Airline Awards by Skytrax for nine consecutive years from 2016 to 2025.  With a team of over 7,000 dedicated professionals worldwide, and through a continuous pursuit of innovation and excellence, the group is experiencing exponential growth globally.

To learn more: https://www.plazapremiumgroup.com/

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Media Contact:

Michele Mitschiener

Director of Global Communications, Plaza Premium Group

Email: michele.mitschiener@plaza-network.com