InterCaribbean Airways has achieved distinguished recognition as the Caribbean’s premier regional airline, securing the coveted title of Best Airline of the Year – Regional (The Caribbean) at the 2026 PATWA International Travel Awards. The prestigious ceremony was hosted during the ITB Berlin travel trade show in Germany, a global gathering for tourism professionals.
The Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) bestows these annual awards to honor exceptional performance across multiple aviation sectors. The evaluation criteria encompass excellence in regional connectivity, innovative approaches, superior passenger experience, and outstanding operational performance. InterCaribbean’s victory underscores its expanding network throughout the Caribbean archipelago and its pivotal role in enhancing inter-island transportation infrastructure.
Additional Caribbean recognition was awarded to Sunrise Airways, which captured the title of Best Airline of the Year (The Caribbean) in a separate category.
The PATWA awards also celebrated aviation excellence across other global regions. Thai Airways International received the Service Excellence award for Asia, while Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport was honored as Best Airport (Asia). In the South Pacific, Nadi International Airport (Fiji) earned distinction as the region’s top airport facility. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (Middle East) was recognized for its innovative airport technologies.
Corporate aviation services received separate acknowledgments with Encalm Hospitality (India) winning Best Company – Airport Hospitality Services and Aeropuertos Argentina securing Best Company – Airport Management (South America).
PATWA officials emphasized that these awards recognize organizations driving transformative changes in air travel through expanded connectivity, sustainable aviation initiatives, and elevated passenger experiences. The presentation ceremony formed part of the accompanying events at ITB Berlin, one of the world’s most significant travel and tourism exhibitions.