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Biz Bahrain
12-04-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Bahrain International Airport Achieves Triple Win at Skytrax World Airport Awards: Awarded World's Cleanest Airport, Middle East's Cleanest Airport, and World's Best Airport
Building on its recent success at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), is proud to announce that BIA has achieved a triple win at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards. The airport was named the 'World's Cleanest Airport' amongst airports handling up to 25 million passengers annually, the 'Middle East's Cleanest Airport,' and recognized as the 'World's Best Airport Serving 5-10 Million Passengers.' These top honors reflect BIA's commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience for passengers and maintaining world-class standards across all aspects of airport operations. In addition, Bahrain International Airport earned several other notable rankings at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards, further solidifying its reputation as a global leader in passenger experience. BIA achieved 3rd place for the World's Best Immigration Service, reflecting its efficient and customer-focused immigration processes, and ranked 3rd among the Best Airports in the Middle East, highlighting its leadership in regional airport excellence. Furthermore, BIA secured 4th place globally for the World's Best Airport for Baggage Delivery, demonstrating its dedication to providing reliable and seamless baggage handling services. BIA was also ranked 5th in the World's Most Family-Friendly Airports category, showcasing its commitment to creating a welcoming environment for families. The awards were presented at the World Airport Awards held at Passengers Terminal Expo in Madrid, Spain on April 09, 2025. The accolades were accepted by BAC's Vice President of Facility Management, Eyad Ismaeel, who represented BIA at the ceremony. Receiving recognition as the World's Cleanest Airport amongst airports handling up to 25 million passengers annually, Middle East's Cleanest Airport and World's Best Airport Serving 5-10 Million Passengers reinforces BIA's dedication to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and passenger satisfaction. Gulf Air Group Chairman, Khalid Hussain Taqi, commented, 'This triple win is a proud moment for the Gulf Air Group (GFG), Bahrain's aviation group and the sole owner of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC). It reflects Bahrain Airport Company's commitment to providing travellers with a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, while achieving excellence across all aspects of airport operations. These awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teams and highlight Bahrain International Airport's strategic importance in enhancing the Kingdom's position on the global stage.' Mr Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: 'With cleanliness standards being a major driver of customer satisfaction during their airport experience, we congratulate Bahrain International Airport on this fabulous achievement, for delivering the highest standards on a consistent basis.' THE 2025 WORLD AIRPORT AWARDS The World Airport Awards are the most prestigious accolades for the airport industry, voted by customers in the largest annual global airport customer satisfaction survey. The awards are recognized as the quality benchmark for the world airport industry, assessing customer service and facilities across over 500 airports. The 2025 Awards are based on the World Airport Survey questionnaires completed by over 100 nationalities of airport customers during the survey period from August 2024 to February 2025. The survey evaluates the customer experience across all front-line areas of airport service and facilities, from check in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security/immigration through to departure at the gate. BAC extends its gratitude to its dedicated staff, cleaning teams, and operational partners for their tireless efforts in upholding rigorous hygiene protocols, implementing advanced cleaning technologies, and ensuring smooth operations across all services. As the gateway to the Kingdom of Bahrain, BAC remains committed to enhancing passenger experiences at BIA while supporting the Kingdom's vision for growth and excellence in the aviation sector.
Daily Tribune
11-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain International Airport Achieves Top Honors in 2025 Skytrax Awards
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has garnered multiple accolades in the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards, reinforcing its status as a leading global aviation hub. In the latest rankings, BIA was named the world's cleanest airport among facilities handling up to 25 million passengers annually. It also secured the top position globally in the 5–10 million passengers category. Additionally, BIA ranked second for best airport staff service in the Middle East and third worldwide for best airport immigration services. These honors complement BIA's recent achievement of a 5-Star Airport rating from Skytrax for the fourth consecutive year, a distinction that highlights the airport's commitment to excellence in facilities and customer service. Gulf Air Group Chairman Khalid Hussain Taqi expressed pride in the airport's accomplishments, stating, "Receiving the Skytrax 5-Star Airport rating for the fourth consecutive year is a tremendous honor and a testament to our commitment to excellence." The Skytrax awards are based on global passenger surveys and are considered a benchmark for quality in the aviation industry. BIA's consistent recognition reflects its dedication to providing a world-class travel experience.
Zawya
11-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain International Airport achieves triple win at Skytrax World Airport awards
Muharraq, Bahrain: Building on its recent success at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), is proud to announce that BIA has achieved a triple win at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards. The airport was named the 'World's Cleanest Airport' amongst airports handling up to 25 million passengers annually, the 'Middle East's Cleanest Airport,' and recognized as the 'World's Best Airport Serving 5-10 Million Passengers.' These top honors reflect BIA's commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience for passengers and maintaining world-class standards across all aspects of airport operations. In addition, Bahrain International Airport earned several other notable rankings at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards, further solidifying its reputation as a global leader in passenger experience. BIA achieved 3rd place for the World's Best Immigration Service, reflecting its efficient and customer-focused immigration processes, and ranked 3rd among the Best Airports in the Middle East, highlighting its leadership in regional airport excellence. Furthermore, BIA secured 4th place globally for the World's Best Airport for Baggage Delivery, demonstrating its dedication to providing reliable and seamless baggage handling services. BIA was also ranked 5th in the World's Most Family-Friendly Airports category, showcasing its commitment to creating a welcoming environment for families. The awards were presented at the World Airport Awards held at Passengers Terminal Expo in Madrid, Spain on April 09, 2025. The accolades were accepted by BAC's Vice President of Facility Management, Eyad Ismaeel, who represented BIA at the ceremony. Receiving recognition as the World's Cleanest Airport amongst airports handling up to 25 million passengers annually, Middle East's Cleanest Airport and World's Best Airport Serving 5-10 Million Passengers reinforces BIA's dedication to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and passenger satisfaction. Gulf Air Group Chairman, Khalid Hussain Taqi, commented, 'This triple win is a proud moment for the Gulf Air Group (GFG), Bahrain's aviation group and the sole owner of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC). It reflects Bahrain Airport Company's commitment to providing travellers with a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, while achieving excellence across all aspects of airport operations. These awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teams and highlight Bahrain International Airport's strategic importance in enhancing the Kingdom's position on the global stage.' Mr Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: 'With cleanliness standards being a major driver of customer satisfaction during their airport experience, we congratulate Bahrain International Airport on this fabulous achievement, for delivering the highest standards on a consistent basis.' THE 2025 WORLD AIRPORT AWARDS The World Airport Awards are the most prestigious accolades for the airport industry, voted by customers in the largest annual global airport customer satisfaction survey. The awards are recognized as the quality benchmark for the world airport industry, assessing customer service and facilities across over 500 airports. The 2025 Awards are based on the World Airport Survey questionnaires completed by over 100 nationalities of airport customers during the survey period from August 2024 to February 2025. The survey evaluates the customer experience across all front-line areas of airport service and facilities, from check in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security/immigration through to departure at the gate. BAC extends its gratitude to its dedicated staff, cleaning teams, and operational partners for their tireless efforts in upholding rigorous hygiene protocols, implementing advanced cleaning technologies, and ensuring smooth operations across all services. As the gateway to the Kingdom of Bahrain, BAC remains committed to enhancing passenger experiences at BIA while supporting the Kingdom's vision for growth and excellence in the aviation sector. About Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) is the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), the gateway that connects the Kingdom with the world. Tasked with developing the airport's infrastructure, facilities, and commercial offerings, BAC has transformed BIA into the most modern boutique airport in the Gulf. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and culture, BAC's goal is to ensure that BIA stands out as a best-in-class airport that reflects the Kingdom's distinct character and strengthens its position as a financial, cultural, and aviation center in the region. Since assuming the responsibility of managing and operating the airport in 2010, BAC has cemented BIA's reputation as an attractive hub for airlines and passengers.
Trade Arabia
10-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
BIA achieves triple win at Skytrax World Airport Awards
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has announced that BIA has won three awards at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards. BIA was named the "World's Cleanest Airport" and the "Middle East's Cleanest Airport" among airports handling up to 25 million passengers annually. In addition, Bahrain International Airport earned several other notable rankings at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards, further solidifying its reputation as a global leader in passenger experience. BIA achieved 3rd place for the World's Best Immigration Service, reflecting its efficient and customer-focused immigration processes, and ranked 3rd among the Best Airports in the Middle East, highlighting its leadership in regional airport excellence. Furthermore, BIA secured 4th place globally for the World's Best Airport for Baggage Delivery, demonstrating its dedication to providing reliable and seamless baggage handling services. BIA was also ranked 5th in the World's Most Family-Friendly Airports category, showcasing its commitment to creating a welcoming environment for families. The awards were presented at the World Airport Awards held at Passengers Terminal Expo in Madrid, Spain on April 09, 2025. The accolades were accepted by BAC's Vice President of Facility Management, Eyad Ismaeel, who represented BIA at the ceremony. Receiving recognition as the World's Cleanest Airport amongst airports handling up to 25 million passengers annually, Middle East's Cleanest Airport and World's Best Airport Serving 5-10 Million Passengers reinforces BIA's dedication to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and passenger satisfaction. Gulf Air Group Chairman, Khalid Hussain Taqi, commented, 'This triple win is a proud moment for the Gulf Air Group (GFG), Bahrain's aviation group and the sole owner of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC). It reflects Bahrain Airport Company's commitment to providing travellers with a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, while achieving excellence across all aspects of airport operations. These awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teams and highlight Bahrain International Airport's strategic importance in enhancing the Kingdom's position on the global stage.'
Trade Arabia
07-03-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
BAC certified 5-star airport by Skytrax for fourth year
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has been awarded 5-Star rating by Skytrax for the fourth consecutive year. The 5-Star Airport rating is the highest mark of quality distinction awarded by Skytrax, recognising very high standards of Product and Staff service across different assessment categories in the airport environment. On this occasion, Gulf Air Group Chairman Khalid Hussain Taqi stated, "Receiving the Skytrax 5-Star Airport rating for the fourth consecutive year is a tremendous honour, a powerful motivator, and a testament of Gulf Air Group and its subsidiaries' commitment to excellence, with the continued support of the Kingdom of Bahrain's leadership. We remain focused on innovating and elevating the airport experience even further, solidifying Bahrain's position as a leading aviation hub'. BAC Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Yousif AlBinfalah commented, 'This prestigious accolade validates BAC's strategic approach and commitment to a world-class passenger experience at Bahrain International Airport and reflects the dedication of our teams and the strength of the airport community partnerships'. Edward Plaisted, Chief Executive Officer of Skytrax, said, 'Gaining the highest 5-Star Airport Rating is a fabulous achievement for Bahrain International Airport, this being the fourth consecutive year they have gained this airport quality accolade. This 5-Star Airport Rating recognises the high standards of facilities and service provided to customers at Bahrain International Airport. In addition to an excellent range of facilities and a very pleasant terminal ambience, the airport is constantly striving to enhance the customer experience.' BAC's commitment to enhancing the passenger experience is reflected in the success of the terminal's intuitive design and layout, which ensures quick and easy processes for departing, arriving, and transferring passengers. The terminal's abundance of natural daylight, airfield views, stylish design finishes, and curated artwork create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Passenger convenience is prioritised through readily available power outlets and a diverse range of comfortable seating options. Smart security technology expedites the travel process, allowing passengers to keep laptops and liquids in their hand luggage during screening. The airside Bahrain Airport Hotel provides a variety of options for travellers seeking rest or accommodation, including spacious family rooms, luxurious standard rooms, compact rooms, and state-of-the-art sleeping pods.
