EUROPE’s best airlines have been named and a major one in the UK was named the winner.

Virgin Atlantic came in top for the best airlines in Europe in this year’s Airline Passenger Experience (APEX) awards.

NINTCHDBPICT000911486374Virgin Atlantic has been named Europe’s best airline Credit: Getty

The awards are based on passenger feedback, with millions of people anonymoulsy rating their flights across four categories.

APEX Group CEO Dr. Joe Leader said: “Passenger feedback remains one of the clearest indicators of how airlines are delivering on the experiences travelers value most.”

Virgin has also launched two new flight routes this summer, to bucket list holiday destinations.

The airline’s first ever flights to earlier this year – and we were one of the first to join.

Otherwise will be starting later this year as well.

Other APEX winners included Turkish Airlines for both entertainment and food and drinks, while KLM won for Best Cabin Service.

A Turkish Airlines plane parked at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport next to a jet bridge with "Revolut" branding.Turkish Airlines took two awards Credit: Alamy

Best Seat Comfort went to , and Best WiFi went to airBaltic.

Sadly, UK airlines missed out in the overall global categories, with Korean Air named Best Cabin Service, while Emirates won for Best Entertainment.

took Best Food & Beverage while Eva Air had Best Seat Comfort.

Brussels Airlines Airbus jet connected to a jet bridge at Brussels Airport.aerial view of Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport Credit: Alamy