*ANKARA – Istanbul Airport has just won the accolade for “Readers’ Choice:Airport of the Year” by International Airport Reviews’ (IAR) on Monday.*
The readers of the UK magazine chose from the list of 10 various airportsacross the world. Their preferences depended upon factors such asconnectivity, cleanliness, and delays.
The CEO of Istanbul Grand Airport (IGA) operations, Kadri Samsunlu saidthey are honored by the accolade. He also spoke about how the airport hasprovided full capacity since day one.
“Being rewarded by readers continues to be a source of motivation for us.We are more excited and eager to welcome everyone in Istanbul,” he said.
The airport “received an outstanding number of votes,” leaving behindairports like London Heathrow, and Vancouver, according to IAR.
The editor of IAR Tara Nolan said that the airport in Istanbul is “a globalhub between Asia, Africa, and Europe.”
“I am thrilled our readers have recognized IST as an inspiration to otherairports,” she said. “The airport’s efforts in innovation, creativity,design, and passenger experience have won them this award.”
Istanbul Airport’s first phase inaugurated on Oct. 29, 2018, on the 95thanniversary of the Turkish Republic. It hosted around 40.47 millionpassengers in 2018 alone.
The other categories of the voting included Most Sustainable Initiative,Innovative Design Project, Best Accessibility Initiative and Best AirsideEfficiency, won by Kempegowda International Airport, Abu DhabiInternational Airport – Midfield Terminal Complex, Edinburgh Airport, andGatwick Airport respectively.