iGA Istanbul Airport, Türkiye's gateway to the world, was selected as the "Airport of the Year" at the "Air Transport Awards" where 14 categories in the aviation industry are evaluated and awarded.
The winners were determined by vote, with more than 4,000 readers and leading executives within the aviation industry taking part in this voting, which was held by the aviation authorities. Singapore Changi, Dubai, Lisbon, and Doha Airports are some of the winners of this competition from previous years. iGA Istanbul Airport has made history as the first airport to have won the Best Airport award three times in a row. The award ceremony, where iGA Istanbul Airport was selected as the "Airport of the Year", was held in Montreal.
Awards are presented to individuals, corporations, and companies who contribute to the industry's development
The Air Transport Awards ceremony is held in partnership with Hermes – Air Transport Organisation and ATN (Air Transport News), while the selection committee is comprised of leading aviation organisations such asAirportsCouncil International (ACI), the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The voting process for Air Transport News is held every year by airport experts from around the world, whose opinions on travel are highly sought, and who provide valuable insight on issues such as travel and accommodation.
"We have put another year of triumphs in the aviation industry behind us."
While expressing his thoughts on winning the "Airport of the Year" award again at the 2023 Air Transport Awards, Kadri Samsunlu, CEO of iGA Istanbul Airport, said : "At iGA Istanbul Airport, we have completed a year full of triumphs despite all the challenges. While our airport has maintained its position as Europe's busiest international hub for three years, it has also become one of Europe's most resilient airports operationally, serving 64.5 million passengers last year. Due to the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye, we did not attend the ceremony. However, winning the "Airport of the Year" award at the Air Transport Awards is an indicator of our resilience in Türkiye and at iGA Istanbul Airport, even after such a catastrophic disaster. Our priority is to offer passengers in all segments a smooth and pleasant travel experience. We are committed to maintaining operational excellence to reflect the quality of our airport's services to employees, stakeholders, and passengers... I'd like to thank everyone who has made this possible with their efforts and hard work."
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