NEW DELHI: Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has tagged the award for the Best Airport in India and South Asia, 

As per a report by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax,  Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has won the prize for Best Airport in India and South Asia. 

Singapore's Changi Airport is awarded the World’s Best Airport of 2023 followed by Doha Hamad airport. In 2022, Singapore ranked at No 3 while Doha Hamad had bagged the No 1 position.

The annual worldwide airport customer satisfaction survey, which was conducted between August 2022 and February 2023, is the foundation for the Skytrax World Airport Awards.

It evaluates customer  centric experience across airport service and product key performance indicators from check-in, arrivals, transfers, immigration, shopping and security through departure at the gate, as per the release.

According to a Skytrax announcement, Delhi Airport is the only airport in India to rank in the top 50 airports worldwide. The Delhi airport is ranked 36th in the list of the top 100 airports in the world for 2023, up from 37th place in 2022. Hyderabad Airport, which was recognised as India and South Asia's Best Regional Airport and Best Airport Personnel, is the other Indian airport on the list. Airport in Hyderabad is ranked no. 65, down from no. 63 in 2022. Bangalore, the third airport in India, is ranked 69th, down from 61st in 2022. Mumbai Airport dropped significantly in rating from the previous year to No. 84. Mumbai airport was ranked No. 65 in 2022.

The largest airport in the nation, IGIA is run by the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), a group led by GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd. "It is the hard effort and dedication of all the stakeholders which has allowed Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) realise this remarkable milestone," remarked Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of Delhi International Airport, in reference to this accomplishment. This recognition from Skytrax confirms DIAL's dedication to improving the passenger experience while creating environmentally responsible infrastructure at Delhi Airport."

"We are happy to earn this award and be acknowledged for our commitment to deliver a great travel experience for our passengers," stated Mr. Pradeep Panicker, CEO-GHIAL. This honour is a testimonial to the perseverance and commitment of Hyderabad Airport's employees, partners, and stakeholders who have worked tirelessly to provide top-notch services to our customers. This distinction strengthens our commitment to delivering a secure and hassle-free journey for everyone and inspires us to keep innovating and improving the airport experiences."

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