London: Singapore’s Changi Airport has been crowned the world’s best aviation hub for the seventh time in a row, while New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport featured at number 59, according to the Skytrax World Airport Awards.
The list has been compiled by the UK-based Skytrax, a consultancy firm which runs an airline and airport review and ranking site, featuring 100 airports, CNN reported.
The prestigious accolade was awarded at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2019 in London March 27. The Skytrax World Airport Awards are voted for by customers in a global airport customer satisfaction survey.
“To be voted the World’s Best Airport for the seventh consecutive year is a truly fabulous achievement for Changi Airport, and this award continues to underline the airport’s popularity with international air travellers,” Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said.
Singapore Changi Airport is known for its rooftop swimming pool, two 24-hour movie theaters and shopping spots.
The award came ahead of the much awaited Jewel Changi terminal, in April which will feature the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.
The airport also nabbed the award for best airport hotel, thanks to its Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, the leisure facilities of which also got recognised.
At number two on the list is Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), up one place from 2018. This hub also won World’s Best Domestic Airport and World’s Cleanest Airport.
02/04/19 India Post
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The list has been compiled by the UK-based Skytrax, a consultancy firm which runs an airline and airport review and ranking site, featuring 100 airports, CNN reported.
The prestigious accolade was awarded at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2019 in London March 27. The Skytrax World Airport Awards are voted for by customers in a global airport customer satisfaction survey.
“To be voted the World’s Best Airport for the seventh consecutive year is a truly fabulous achievement for Changi Airport, and this award continues to underline the airport’s popularity with international air travellers,” Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said.
Singapore Changi Airport is known for its rooftop swimming pool, two 24-hour movie theaters and shopping spots.
The award came ahead of the much awaited Jewel Changi terminal, in April which will feature the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.
The airport also nabbed the award for best airport hotel, thanks to its Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, the leisure facilities of which also got recognised.
At number two on the list is Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), up one place from 2018. This hub also won World’s Best Domestic Airport and World’s Cleanest Airport.
02/04/19 India Post
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