Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport has climbed ten places in the global airport rankings, reaching 58th position, up from 68th last year. The announcement was made during the Skytrax World Airport Awards at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Frankfurt on 17 April 2024.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport has climbed ten places in the global airport rankings, reaching 58th position, up from 68th last year. The announcement was made during the World Airport Awards at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Frankfurt on 17 April 2024.
At the same event, Doha’s Hamad International Airport was named the World’s Best Airport for 2024. Celebrating its tenth year of operations, Hamad International also secured accolades for the World’s Best Airport Shopping and the Best Airport in the Middle East. Eng. Badr Al Meer, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, credited these achievements to his team’s innovative approach and dedication to delivering an outstanding passenger experience, notably through features like the ‘ORCHARD,’ a renowned indoor tropical garden.
Meanwhile, Singapore Changi Airport, the previous year’s leader, was ranked second this year. It continued to garner recognition, winning awards for the Best Airport in Asia and the World’s Best Airport Immigration Service.
These shifts in the rankings underscore the continuous efforts by global airports to enhance the quality and breadth of services offered to travellers, reflecting their crucial role in the international travel and tourism industry.
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The World Airport Awards, which were initiated in 1999 by Skytrax through a comprehensive global survey, assess airport customer satisfaction and are recognised as a significant benchmark for quality within the global airport industry, evaluating customer service and facilities at over 500 airports worldwide.
Importantly, there is no entry fee or any form of payment required from airports or any third parties to participate in the survey or to be eligible for the awards. The survey and the awards process are entirely funded by Skytrax, ensuring an unbiased evaluation of airport performance.
