According to a recent company announcement, South African airline LIFT won two awards – one for ‘Best Cabin Crew in South Africa’ and another for ‘Best Domestic Airline in Africa’ – at the 2026 World Luxury Travel Awards, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand on the October 24, 2026.

This is a noteworthy achievement for South African aviation and LIFT, and further cements the standard set by the South African commercial aviation industry and airlines, five years after the airline’s inception.

The ‘Best Cabin Crew in South Africa’ award recognises Lift’s onboard workforce and their ability to provide passengers with a great flying experience since its launch in 2020.

From boarding through to arrival, the airline also attributes its continued attention to detail, customer service and professionalism to its achievement of the ‘Best Cabin Crew in South Africa’ award.

“From the first hello to the final goodbye, it’s their warmth, professionalism and attention to detail that help make a LIFT flight feel like a LIFT flight. We like to call it being #CustomerObsessed. Being named Best Cabin Crew in South Africa is a wonderful recognition of the people who bring that experience to life, every single day,” LIFT says.

Additionally, ‘Best Domestic Airline in Africa’ award is indicative of LIFT’s commercial airline services in South Africa, which recognises the airline’s flexible booking options, hard work from employees behind the scenes, as well as commendable onboard services.

The cabin crew, ground personnel and several other departments are responsible for coordinating the delivery of LIFT’s domestic services, including planning and supporting daily operations. The cohesion of all LIFT’s personnel is what has led to the achievement of the ‘Best Domestic Airline in Africa’ award.

“The award recognises the airline’s passenger offering within the World Luxury Travel Awards’ public voting programme,” the airline adds.

Lift says that these awards also represent the ongoing commitment from the airline’s domestic cabin crew and the extended team behind the airline, as well as its passengers, who continue to ensure that the airline rises to the occasion of providing “world-class” commercial flying services to South Africa and across Africa.