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Bahrain International Airport (BIA) was named the world’s most productive new airport at the Skytrax 2022 World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Paris, France. Skytrax is one of the most prestigious awards organizations in the aviation and air cargo sector. and the awards are considered the benchmark of quality for the global airport industry. The latest honor for BIA follows a series of praise from skytrax. to earn this difference and the occasional 5-star rating for their protective measures against COVID-19. The Salon Pearl also earned a 5-star rating for its hospitality and assembly services.
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Chairman HE Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed said: “This global achievement of the BIA would not be imaginable without the valuable patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for the aviation sector and the general assistance of the government, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister. His tireless efforts have transformed the civil aviation sector into a strategic economic catalyst for the Kingdom of Bahrain. BIA stakeholders for their vital contributions that have helped us succeed in this global milestone.
He added: “This award is a testament to the hard work of our team to launch the new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport in record time, without sacrificing quality and design. This massive undertaking of our basically Bahraini team has been effectively terminated despite the unprecedented demanding situations of a global pandemic. Everyone who painted on this assignment has a right to be proud because it is one of the largest infrastructure allocations in the Kingdom and the strong festival of new airports around the world. Through the provision of world-class facilities, facilities and infrastructure, the new airport will enable the expansion of Bahrain’s aviation sector.
Mr. Edward Plaisted, Chief Executive Officer of Skytrax, said: “We congratulate Bahrain International Airport on winning this vital award. The past two years have been incredibly challenging for airports around the world, especially in dealing with the many COVID-19 restrictions and sharp drop in travel demand. With air travel returning to a more general level, Bahrain International Airport more than meets the challenge of offering the highest criteria.
The World Airport Awards 2022 are based on Global Airport Survey questionnaires completed by airport consumers during the 8-month survey era from 2021 to 2022. The survey assessed the visitor experience at airport facilities and key product KPIs, from check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security/immigration to departure gate.