Bengaluru Airport Voted the Best Regional Airport in India & Central Asia for the 3rd Time in A Row

Bengaluru: Amidst the gloomy days in lockdown, there is some positive news in connection with airports. The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has been named the Best Regional Airport in India & Central Asia for the third time now.

One of the fairly newer airports among the main cities across India, the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has mostly maintained high standards in terms of facilities available at the airport to help make travel smoother & simpler for the flyers.

Customers chose KIA over other regional airports

For the third time now in four years, the customers have voted in favour of KIA as their favourite regional airport across India & Central Asia at the World Airport Awards 2020.

What is this world airport awards?

The World Airport Awards are accolades given to airports across the globe through a voting system done through an annual consumer survey.

Assessment of over 550 airports is done to reach the results.

Customers from around 100 countries grade the airports based on various performance indicators such as check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security, immigration & departures

Experts have termed this as a tremendous achievement

The achievement speaks volumes about the robust system in place at the airport that has impressed the customers. “It is a fabulous achievement for all management and staff at Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport to be again recognised for excellence in their frontline staff service and facilities. India is an increasingly competitive global region for air travel, and Kempegowda International Airport’s continuing success is a testament to the ongoing improvements that customers enjoy here.” Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said.

The Management & Staff at the airport are ecstatic about the award & wish to better their services

With the construction of a new & upgraded terminal underway, the team only plans to raise the bar higher in the coming months. “For an 11-year old airport to be named Best Regional Airport in India & Central Asia for the third time is a remarkable achievement for Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. This award reaffirms our commitment to provide a world-class experience for our travellers at BLR Airport with a slew of pioneering technology and sustainability initiatives. It is truly a fabulous reward for an extraordinary effort and commitment of the entire airport community that drives our Airport’s success,” said Hari K Marar, MD & CEO of BIAL.

While the airports & airlines industry overall has taken a big hit in these tough times dealing with the Corona Virus, the award has come as a morale booster

Source: TNN

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