Thiruvananthapuram: The airport here has been adjudged the best-maintained international airport in the country for the third quarter commencing July this year.
Of the 11 international airports managed by the Airports Authority of India in the country, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport topped the list with a rating of 4.89 on a 5-point scale. Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Lucknow came second with a rating of 4.76 and Goa International Airport came third with 4.72.
In the Airport Quality Survey conducted by the global body Airport Council International (ACI), Incheon Airport in Seoul has emerged first in the Asia-Pacific region for the last quarter with 4.99 points. The global average of Airports Service Quality (ASQ) ratings is 4.12.
The survey results reflect the success of the AAI’s procedure launched in April 2014. “Provision of Wi-Fi, opening of additional gates in departure, more lounges with dining facilities, May I Help You counter and commencement of air-conditioned buses from the airport to the city have enhanced the service quality,” Airport Director George G. Tharakan said.
13/11/15 The Hindu
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Of the 11 international airports managed by the Airports Authority of India in the country, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport topped the list with a rating of 4.89 on a 5-point scale. Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Lucknow came second with a rating of 4.76 and Goa International Airport came third with 4.72.
In the Airport Quality Survey conducted by the global body Airport Council International (ACI), Incheon Airport in Seoul has emerged first in the Asia-Pacific region for the last quarter with 4.99 points. The global average of Airports Service Quality (ASQ) ratings is 4.12.
The survey results reflect the success of the AAI’s procedure launched in April 2014. “Provision of Wi-Fi, opening of additional gates in departure, more lounges with dining facilities, May I Help You counter and commencement of air-conditioned buses from the airport to the city have enhanced the service quality,” Airport Director George G. Tharakan said.
13/11/15 The Hindu
