Kempegowda International Airport named best regional airport in India and south Asia
The Hindu
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport wins Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia at 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has been awarded the Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the airport operator, said that this accolade is based on a comprehensive customer satisfaction survey.
KIA’s Terminal 2 also secured second position as the World’s Best New Airport Terminal for terminals opened in the 18 months prior to the 2024 World Airport Awards.
BIAL said that this award covers new airport terminals that have opened in the previous 18 months, and covers the full range of airport facilities, staff services and customer experience evaluation. Since opening in 2023, Terminal 2 has also received a UNESCO Prix Versailles World’s Most Beautiful Airport award along with a Special Prize for its interiors, LEED platinum certification, and more.
Hari Marar, Managing Director and CEO of BIAL said, “Receiving the Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia, alongside T2’s recognition as one of the World’s Best New Airport Terminals by Skytrax, reaffirms our steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional services to our passengers. This recognition not only honors us but also serves as a driving force to further enhance the passenger experience at the Airport.”
“The global quality reputation for Bangalore Airport continues to grow, and this recognition from passengers is a fantastic celebration of the success achieved over the last 12 months. The opening of the landmark Terminal 2 facility in 2023 represented significant progress in the customer experience in Bangalore,” Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said.
The Skytrax World Airport Awards, renowned globally as a benchmark for airport excellence, recognise airports that excel in delivering unparalleled customer experiences.
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