Recognition for Excellence in Inflight Entertainment
SriLankan Airlines has been awarded the prestigious 2025 APEX Best Entertainment Award for the Central/Southern Asia region. The award was presented at the FTE APEX Asia Expo, held on 20 November 2024 in Singapore. This honor recognizes the airline’s exceptional inflight entertainment offerings, as rated by passengers.
The APEX awards are based on certified passenger feedback, evaluating over one million flights across 600 airlines on key experience metrics, including seat comfort, cabin service, inflight entertainment, and meals. SriLankan Airlines’ ability to excel in these areas earned it the top spot in the region.
A Record of Excellence
In addition to the Best Entertainment Award, SriLankan Airlines retained its ‘Four Star Major Airline’ status in the 2025 APEX Official Airline Ratings™, marking its eighth consecutive year of receiving this distinction.
Maria Sathasivam, Manager of Product Development at SriLankan Airlines, expressed her gratitude for the recognition, saying, “We are thrilled that passengers have rated SriLankan Airlines as the leader in inflight entertainment for this region. Entertainment is a vital component of the travel experience, significantly enhancing satisfaction and reducing perceived travel time.”
Immersive Inflight Experience
SriLankan Airlines has invested heavily in its inflights entertainment (IFE) system, offering a broad selection of content to ensure passengers enjoy a dynamic travel experience. The system features:
Hollywood blockbusters and the latest global releases
Regional cinema from South Asia and Sri Lanka, offering a diverse array of genres, including action, drama, comedy, adventure, and animation
TV shows and over 100 audio albums, ranging from global hits to local classics, catering to all music preferences
This carefully curated content is designed to keep passengers engaged and entertained throughout their journey, enhancing the overall travel experience.
Continued Recognition for Excellence
The 2025 APEX Best Entertainment Award is just one of many accolades SriLankan Airlines has earned for its superior passenger service. Recent honors include:
2022 APEX Passenger Choice Awards for Best Cabin Service and Best Wi-Fi in Central/Southern Asia
2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards for Best Food & Beverage and Best Seat Comfort in Central/Southern Asia
2024 IFSA Best Inflight Food or Beverage Innovation Award for the “SriLankan Flavours” menu
2024 APEX Passenger Choice Award for Best Wi-Fi in Central/Southern Asia
These accolades reaffirm SriLankan Airlines’ commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience, combining luxury, comfort, and entertainment to ensure every flight is memorable.
