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Gulf Insider
19-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain Named World's Cleanest Airport In 2025 By Skytrax
Bahrain International Airport has achieved global recognition as the World's Cleanest Airport for 2025 in the category of airports handling up to 25 million passengers, according to the UK- based air transport rating organization, Skytrax. This prestigious distinction places Bahrain at the forefront of global aviation hygiene standards, further reinforcing the Kingdom's commitment to excellence in travel infrastructure and passenger experience. Japan also celebrated significant success, with Tokyo Haneda Airport earning the title of the World's Cleanest Major International Airport, topping the global list for cleanliness among high- traffic terminals. The Japanese capital's gateway outshined other prominent hubs, while Centrair Nagoya, Tokyo Narita, Kansai, and Osaka Itami were also ranked among the cleanest airports in the world across both main and mid-sized categories. In Skytrax's World's Cleanest Airports 2025 (Up to 25 Million Passengers) list, Bahrain led the top 10, followed by: Bahrain International Airport New Chitose Airport (Japan) Centrair Nagoya (Japan) Osaka Itami Airport (Japan) Helsinki-Vantaa (Finland) Adelaide Airport (Australia) Cam Ranh International Airport (Vietnam) Quito International Airport (Ecuador) Houston Hobby Airport (USA) Brisbane Airport (Australia) Meanwhile, Singapore Changi Airport reclaimed the top honor as the World's Best Airport 2025, receiving multiple accolades including the World's Best Airport Dining, Best Airport Washrooms, and Best Airport in Asia. This marks the 13th time Changi has secured the leading title at the World Airport Awards, held last month at the Passenger Terminal Expo in Madrid. Yam Kum Weng, CEO of Changi Airport Group, expressed gratitude for the continued recognition: 'Changi Airport is honoured to be named by Skytrax as the World's Best Airport for the 13th time. It is indeed gratifying to receive this recognition, which certainly encourages us to continue striving to provide the best travel experience.' Doha's Hamad International Airport, previously a three-time winner of the World's Best Airport title, was ranked second overall in 2025 and won awards for the World's Best Airport Shopping and Best Airport in the Middle East. Tokyo Haneda Airport claimed third place globally in overall rankings, followed by: Singapore Changi Seoul Incheon Hong Kong International Centrair Nagoya Tokyo Narita Kansai International Taiwan Taoyuan Zurich Airport Dubai International (DXB) The dual triumph for Bahrain and Japan in cleanliness rankings highlights the rising importance of passenger hygiene satisfaction, especially in a post-pandemic era. These awards also serve as a testament to national and airport-level efforts in elevating global travel standards. Also read: GASTAT: Total Number of Passengers at Saudi Airports Jumps 15% to Over 128 Million in 2024
Daily Tribune
18-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Named World's Cleanest Airport in 2025 by Skytrax
TDT | Manama Bahrain International Airport has achieved global recognition as the World's Cleanest Airport for 2025 in the category of airports handling up to 25 million passengers, according to the UK-based air transport rating organization, Skytrax. This prestigious distinction places Bahrain at the forefront of global aviation hygiene standards, further reinforcing the Kingdom's commitment to excellence in travel infrastructure and passenger experience. Japan also celebrated significant success, with Tokyo Haneda Airport earning the title of the World's Cleanest Major International Airport, topping the global list for cleanliness among high-traffic terminals. The Japanese capital's gateway outshined other prominent hubs, while Centrair Nagoya, Tokyo Narita, Kansai, and Osaka Itami were also ranked among the cleanest airports in the world across both main and mid-sized categories. In Skytrax's World's Cleanest Airports 2025 (Up to 25 Million Passengers) list, Bahrain led the top 10, followed by: Bahrain International Airport New Chitose Airport (Japan) Centrair Nagoya (Japan) Osaka Itami Airport (Japan) Helsinki-Vantaa (Finland) Adelaide Airport (Australia) Cam Ranh International Airport (Vietnam) Quito International Airport (Ecuador) Houston Hobby Airport (USA) Brisbane Airport (Australia) Singapore Changi Airport Meanwhile, Singapore Changi Airport reclaimed the top honor as the World's Best Airport 2025, receiving multiple accolades including the World's Best Airport Dining, Best Airport Washrooms, and Best Airport in Asia. This marks the 13th time Changi has secured the leading title at the World Airport Awards, held last month at the Passenger Terminal Expo in Madrid. Yam Kum Weng, CEO of Changi Airport Group, expressed gratitude for the continued recognition: 'Changi Airport is honoured to be named by Skytrax as the World's Best Airport for the 13th time. It is indeed gratifying to receive this recognition, which certainly encourages us to continue striving to provide the best travel experience.' Doha's Hamad International Airport, previously a three-time winner of the World's Best Airport title, was ranked second overall in 2025 and won awards for the World's Best Airport Shopping and Best Airport in the Middle East. Tokyo Haneda Airport Tokyo Haneda Airport claimed third place globally in overall rankings, followed by: Singapore Changi Seoul Incheon Hong Kong International Centrair Nagoya Tokyo Narita Kansai International Taiwan Taoyuan Zurich Airport Dubai International (DXB) The dual triumph for Bahrain and Japan in cleanliness rankings highlights the rising importance of passenger hygiene satisfaction, especially in a post-pandemic era. These awards also serve as a testament to national and airport-level efforts in elevating global travel standards.
Forbes
06-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Singapore's Mega Airport Project Pushes Forward With $3.7 Billion Contracts Awarded
The Changi Airport tower and Jewel facade. The Changi Airport Group has awarded two contracts worth S$4.8 billion ($3.7 billion) for the construction of its biggest passenger terminal as Singapore seeks to tap into the travel boom. Dubbed Terminal 5, it will have an annual passenger capacity of 50 million when completed, according to a company statement. Changi Airport is among the world's busiest aviation hubs, handling almost 68 million passengers last year. A joint venture between China Communications Construction Co. and the Singapore unit Japan's Obayashi Corp. was awarded the S$3.8 billion substructure contract while the S$950 million contract for airside infrastructure works was bagged by local contractor Hwa Seng Builder. 'The appointments of the contractors for substructure construction and airfield works bring us closer to the start of T5's construction,' Ong Chee Chiau, managing director of Changi Airport's Changi East said in the statement. T5's construction will start in the first half of 2025, and is expected to be completed in the mid-2030s, he said. T5 represents one of the most complex construction projects in Singapore, according to Ong. It is part of the larger Changi East development that includes Changi Airport's third runway, cargo logistics facilities and other supporting aviation and ground transport infrastructure. The substructure contract comprises the construction of the foundation and basements of the T5 main passenger terminal and ground transportation center, including a portion of the tunnels that would link it to the existing Terminal 2, the statement said. The substructure covers 140 hectares with a basement depth of up to 28 metres, equivalent to about 5,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools put together. The airside infrastructure works covers the development of remote aircraft stands, connecting taxi lanes and ancillary support buildings, according to the statement. 'Together with our partners, we will ensure that the high standards which define Changi Airport can be replicated or even surpassed in the development works of T5,' Ong said. Changi Airport was named last month as the world's best airport at London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax's World Airport Awards, reclaiming the title from Qatar's Hamad International Airport, which took the coveted accolade in 2024.
Scoop
23-04-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Auckland Airport Flies Into List Of Global Airports Ranking
Press Release – Auckland Airport Auckland Airport has landed amongst the highest-ranking airports around the world in this years SKYTRAX 2025 Airport Awards for 10-20 million annual passengers, coming in at #4 out of the top 10 list. Auckland Airports enters the SKYTRAX top 10 list this year, ranking #4 for the Best Airports with 10-20 annual million passengers Also ranked #46 for customer satisfaction across all airports globally Maintained position at #3 for Best Airports in Australia / Pacific The Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel ranked #3 for Best Airport Hotel in Australia/Pacific. Auckland Airport has landed amongst the highest-ranking airports around the world in this year's SKYTRAX 2025 Airport Awards for 10-20 million annual passengers, coming in at #4 out of the top 10 list. The independent SKYTRAX survey ranks global international airports for customer satisfaction including traveller experiences from check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security and immigration through to departure at the gate. Auckland Airport also ranked #46 for customer satisfaction across all airports globally. In the Australia/Pacific category Auckland Airport maintained its #3 ranking, and the Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel ranked #3 for Best Airport Hotel in Australia/Pacific. This hotel is a joint venture with Tainui Group Holdings and opened in December 2023. Scott Tasker, Chief Customer Officer of Auckland Airport, said the SKYTRAX ranking in the World Airport Awards is 'an awesome accolade for everyone working in our airport ecosystem – the Auckland Airport team, government border agencies, ground handlers, airlines, retail staff and the hundreds of other companies that help support the system to run smoothly'. 'We're committed to creating an airport that Kiwis are proud of and we're heartened travellers have recognised the value of the changes we're delivering,' said Mr Tasker. 'This news comes on top of research findings in 2024 from global insights firm Ipsos that shows 80% of New Zealanders think airports are the best-performing infrastructure in the country.' Auckland Airport's runway is the hardest working in New Zealand, supporting over 400 flight movements per day. Each year there's $35.1 billion of economic output from international and domestic travel and tourism generated by Auckland Airport aviation connections, and $26 billion in annual trade flowing through the airport. 'Our infrastructure programme is progressing quickly and the improvements are really starting to make a difference to customers. We've opened the Transport Hub at the front entrance to the international terminal and we've been upgrading wayfinding signage to make it clear to customers where to go. 'MPI have also enabled an express lane at the international terminal, which has helped create efficient processing while maintaining border security. This, along with the uptake in the New Zealand Traveller Declaration has allowed a smoother arrival for customers coming in from international destinations. Aviation Security have been rolling out CT scanners across both terminals, meaning travellers can leave laptops and items in their carry on at the security checkpoint, which has meant shorter queues for customers. 'We've also been making improvements at the domestic terminal while we're building the new integrated terminal. This has included modernised bathroom facilities, new flooring, updated dwell spaces and plenty of seating. he said. Skytrax is a United Kingdom–based research consultancy headquartered in London that runs an airline and airport review website as well as taking surveys from international travellers to rate airports, airlines, airline lounges, in-flight entertainment, on-board catering, and several other elements of air travel. Singapore's Changi Airport was #1 airport in the world for the 13th time, followed by Doha Hamad.
Scoop
23-04-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Auckland Airport Flies Into List Of Global Airports Ranking
Press Release – Auckland Airport Auckland Airports enters the SKYTRAX top 10 list this year, ranking #4 for the Best Airports with 10-20 annual million passengers Also ranked #46 for customer satisfaction across all airports globally Maintained position at #3 for Best Airports in Australia / Pacific The Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel ranked #3 for Best Airport Hotel in Australia/Pacific. Auckland Airport has landed amongst the highest-ranking airports around the world in this year's SKYTRAX 2025 Airport Awards for 10-20 million annual passengers, coming in at #4 out of the top 10 list. The independent SKYTRAX survey ranks global international airports for customer satisfaction including traveller experiences from check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security and immigration through to departure at the gate. Auckland Airport also ranked #46 for customer satisfaction across all airports globally. In the Australia/Pacific category Auckland Airport maintained its #3 ranking, and the Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel ranked #3 for Best Airport Hotel in Australia/Pacific. This hotel is a joint venture with Tainui Group Holdings and opened in December 2023. Scott Tasker, Chief Customer Officer of Auckland Airport, said the SKYTRAX ranking in the World Airport Awards is 'an awesome accolade for everyone working in our airport ecosystem – the Auckland Airport team, government border agencies, ground handlers, airlines, retail staff and the hundreds of other companies that help support the system to run smoothly'. 'We're committed to creating an airport that Kiwis are proud of and we're heartened travellers have recognised the value of the changes we're delivering,' said Mr Tasker. 'This news comes on top of research findings in 2024 from global insights firm Ipsos that shows 80% of New Zealanders think airports are the best-performing infrastructure in the country.' Auckland Airport's runway is the hardest working in New Zealand, supporting over 400 flight movements per day. Each year there's $35.1 billion of economic output from international and domestic travel and tourism generated by Auckland Airport aviation connections, and $26 billion in annual trade flowing through the airport. 'Our infrastructure programme is progressing quickly and the improvements are really starting to make a difference to customers. We've opened the Transport Hub at the front entrance to the international terminal and we've been upgrading wayfinding signage to make it clear to customers where to go. 'MPI have also enabled an express lane at the international terminal, which has helped create efficient processing while maintaining border security. This, along with the uptake in the New Zealand Traveller Declaration has allowed a smoother arrival for customers coming in from international destinations. Aviation Security have been rolling out CT scanners across both terminals, meaning travellers can leave laptops and items in their carry on at the security checkpoint, which has meant shorter queues for customers. 'We've also been making improvements at the domestic terminal while we're building the new integrated terminal. This has included modernised bathroom facilities, new flooring, updated dwell spaces and plenty of seating. he said. Skytrax is a United Kingdom–based research consultancy headquartered in London that runs an airline and airport review website as well as taking surveys from international travellers to rate airports, airlines, airline lounges, in-flight entertainment, on-board catering, and several other elements of air travel. Singapore's Changi Airport was #1 airport in the world for the 13th time, followed by Doha Hamad.
