Bengaluru airport recognised as best in India, South Asia

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport won the award for the best regional airport in India and South Asia at the 2022 Skytrax World Airport Awards held in Paris, France.

Published on: Jun 17, 2022, 16:33:02 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

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Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Friday said it had bagged the Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia title in the 2022 Skytrax World Airport Awards.

Bengaluru's KIA won the best regional airport in India and South Asia award. (Source: Twitter/BLRAirport)

Bengaluru airport - codenamed BLR - was accorded the recognition because a global survey of air passengers said it had the best customer service, it said in a statement.

From check-in to departures, arrivals and transfers, and from security and immigration, to shopping, the survey evaluates consumer experience across airport service and key performance factors, Bengaluru airport's statement said.

The airport celebrated the award on Twitter by posting a message thanking passengers for voting for them.

The awards ceremony was held at Passenger Terminal EXPO in France on June 16.

"The event is one of the most prestigious quality awards for the airport sector, with CEOs, presidents and senior management from airports across the world in attendance," the airport said.

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) recently unveiled international and domestic lounges to give passengers an immersive lounge experience.

The lounges are named 080 Lounge - the STD code of Bengaluru.

Businessman Naresh Ranka Sethia shared photos of the lounge and tweeted: "The 080 Lounge is always a pleasure to visit with amazing food and pleasant ambiance. The touch of personalised service by Mr. Veerbhadriah made it even better."

(With Inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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