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India.com
2 days ago
- India.com
Overhyped, world's largest airport built in China, is like a ghost town, has no passengers, no business, pilot reveals shocking details
Beijing: Daxing International Airport in Beijing, the capital of China, is known as the world's largest airport terminal. Built at a cost of $ 18 billion, this airport was opened to passengers in the year 2019. This airport has been designed to serve more than 100 million passengers by 2040, but recently, when a commercial pilot and travel blogger, Stefan Drury, inspected the terminal of this huge airport, he was stunned. What is wrong with the world's largest airport terminal? Stefan has come to this airport before, and he found that the world's largest air terminal is struggling with a lack of passengers. Even today, it is not the main airport for the people of Beijing. Instead, they prefer Beijing Capital Airport. Airport Express Train has also been started for the convenience of passengers, which has reduced the travel time to the airport to 19 minutes, but Daxing is still quiet. How is the security at the airport? This huge airport, spread over 2679 hectares, has four commercial runways and a dedicated military strip. It is also called Starfish due to its unique design. Stefan made a video of this airport in which he said that its security is very tight, to say the least. Security guards are deployed in the taxi area. There is a security check to enter the airport. It is a highly protected and very safe environment, which is very good for aviation. What is surprising at the terminal? When Stefan entered the terminal, he saw very few passengers, which surprised him. This airport was designed to handle 100 million passengers annually, which would make it the busiest terminal in the world. But Stefan found the terminal quite empty. The shops in the terminal did not appear to be open much, and there was no crowd either. Stefan Drury is a Private Pilot based in Australia who loves to travel and share his aviation experiences on YouTube. He says that it is strange that there are so few people here.
Associated Press
10-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Passengers choose the world's best airports for customer experience
The ASQ Awards are based on the most comprehensive and trusted global measurement program for airport experience MONTREAL, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, announces the winners of the highly anticipated 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards. These awards, celebrated as the benchmark for excellence in airport customer experience, are determined exclusively by passengers. The ASQ Awards are based on the aviation industry's most comprehensive and trusted global measurement program for airport experience. This unique program gathers real-time feedback from travellers through live surveys at airports worldwide. Its rigorous methodology ensures accurate representation of a diverse range of passenger experiences, making it the only survey that enables fair airport comparisons. 2024 ASQ Awards highlights 2024 marked a milestone for the ASQ program, with almost 700,000 surveys filled, and over half of the world's travellers passing through an ASQ-rated airport, underscoring the program's pivotal role in shaping global service standards. A record-breaking 181 ASQ Awards were presented to 95 airports across the globe, recognizing their commitment to exceptional passenger experience. Award categories Best Airports by Size and Region Most Dedicated Staff Easiest Airport Journey Most Enjoyable Airport Cleanest Airport Top Airports for Arrivals Regional winners Certain airports have won ASQ Awards in all 5 departure categories: Africa: Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport Asia-Pacific: Beijing Daxing International Airport, Singapore Changi Airport, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman International Airport, Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport Europe: Milas-Bodrum Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport Latin America: Chihuahua International Airport, Mazatlán International Airport, Monterrey International Airport Middle East: Salalah Airport North America: Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 2024 inductees to the ACI World Director General's Roll of Excellence The ACI World Director General's Roll of Excellence is one of the highest honors in the airport industry, recognizing airports that have consistently excelled in service over the past decade. This year, 10 airports are inducted into this prestigious list, celebrating their sustained commitment to excellence. Inductees include: Alicante - Elche Airport Beijing Daxing International Airport Copenhagen Airport El Hierro Airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Inverness Airport Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport Juanda International Airport Salalah Airport Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said, 'In today's fast-evolving world, where passenger expectations are higher than ever, airports must continually push the boundaries of service to stay ahead. The 2024 ASQ Awards honor airports that create memorable, seamless experiences that transform the entire passenger journey and help shape the future of air travel.' Amadeus EVP AirOps Rudy Daniello said, 'The aviation industry is on the cusp of radical improvements to the passenger experience. Changes to underlying airline systems and technology standards provide the flexibility to rethink decades-old processes and truly transform travel. Imagine a future where you no longer need to check-in for a flight, with visa checks happening digitally before travel. In this vision, airport terminals can be re-focused around the passenger, with the need for fixed desks and associated queues greatly reduced. We envision greater personalization, roaming agents and a greatly simplified passenger experience. I'm excited to see how these changes are received by airports and travellers.' Looking ahead: The 2024 ASQ Awards Ceremony The 2024 ASQ Awards Ceremony will take place at the ACI World Airport Experience Summit in Guangzhou, China, from September 8-11, 2025. This prestigious annual event will bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss the future of customer and employee experience while sharing the latest strategies and insights. About ACI Airports Council International (ACI), the trade association of the world's airports, is a federated organization comprising ACI World, ACI Africa, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, ACI EUROPE, ACI Latin America and the Caribbean and ACI North America. In representing the best interests of airports during key phases of policy development, ACI makes a significant contribution toward ensuring a global air transport system that is safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally sustainable. As of January 2025, ACI serves 830 members, operating 2,181 airports in 170 countries. 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