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The 10 Best Airports In The World In 2019 : Skytrax Awards

10. Zurich Airport

It is the largest international airport in Switzerland and is the hub airport for Swiss International Air Lines. Zurich Airport has three runways and three terminals. It offers scheduled and charter flights to 203 destinations in
67 countries around the world.

– 31.1 million passengers and 278.458 flights in 2018
– Important European hub with 28,4% connecting traffic
– An ideal gateway to Europe with efficient connections to 66 countries

– One of the largest European cargo airports with an annual capacity of 700.000 tonnes
– Diversified handling services
– Competitive airport charge structure.

It is also Ranked as “Best Airport in Europe” in the category “20-30 mio.
passengers” by World Airport Award (Skytrax)

09. Tokyo Narita

Tokyo Narita Airport is an international airport serving the Greater Tokyo Area of Japan. Narita serves as the international hub for Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. As of 2016, Narita was the second-busiest passenger airport in Japan. In 2017, Narita served 40,631,193 passengers, making it the 49th busiest airport in the world in terms of passenger traffic. Narita serves as the main international hub of Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Nippon Cargo Airlines

08. London Heathrow

London Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in the UK and busiest airport in Europe by passenger traffic

– Annual passengers: 78.0 million
– Daily average total number: 213,668 (51% arrivals / 49% departures)
– Busiest day ever recorded (passenger numbers): 30 June 2017 with 259,917
– Busiest year ever recorded (passenger numbers): 2017 with 78.0 million

Flights 2017
-Annual air transport movements: 474,033
-Daily average air transport movements: 1,299

07. Munich Airport

It is a major international airport near Munich, the capital of Bavaria. It is the second-busiest airport in Germany in terms of passenger traffic after Frankfurt Airport. It is the world’s 15th-busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic and was the 38th-busiest airport worldwide in 2018. As of March 2018, the airport features flights to 266 destinations, making it the airport with the fifth-most destinations worldwide. Munich Airport serves as a hub for Lufthansa including Lufthansa Regional and its Star Alliance partners.

06. Centrair Nagoya

In 2014, 9.8 million passengers traveled through Central Japan International Airport in Nagoya, better known as Centrair. The airport has a large domestic traffic percentage, with a number of regional routes operated to Asiana cities such as Bangkok and Singapore. Longer haul routes include Helsinki, Frankfurt, Honolulu, and Detroit.

Chubu Centrair International Airport is the main gateway
to Nagoya and the Chubu region of Japan. Hosting domestic, regional and international passenger
and cargo services for over 20 airlines, the airport is a
domestic hub for ANA Airlines.2018: For 4 consecutive years, Chubu International
Airport won “The World’s Best Regional Airport”
award (Skytrax)

05. Hong Kong Airport

It is Connecting to over 220 destinations worldwide by over 120 airlines. More than 74.7 million passengers handled and 5.1 million tonnes of cargo and air mail moved in 2018. with 2 runways in operation handled 427,725 air traffic
movements in 2018. Hong Kong International Airport serves over 100 airlines operating flights to about 180 locations worldwide, including 44 destinations on the Chinese Mainland. It is former, multiple winners of the Airport of the Year title at the World Airport Awards.

04. Doha Hamad

Hamad International Airport is the international airport for Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The existing terminal can accommodate up to 30 million passengers annually and has been described as the most architecturally significant terminal complex in the world, as well as being the most luxurious.

03. Seoul Incheon airport

Incheon International Airport is the largest airport in
South Korea and one of the largest airports in the world. The airport holds a record of being ranked the Best Airport Worldwide for 11 consecutive years by the Airports Council International (ACI)’s Airport Service Quality Award from 2005 to 2016. Incheon International Airport’s terminal has 111 boarding gates altogether, with 44 in Terminal 1, 30 in Concourse A (connected to terminal 1), and 37 in Terminal 2.

02.Tokyo Haneda

It is one of the two primary airports that serve the Greater Tokyo Area and is the primary base of Japan’s two major domestic airlines. Haneda handled 85,408,975 passengers in 2017; by passenger throughput, it was the third-busiest
an airport in Asia and the fourth-busiest in the world. It is able to handle 90 million passengers per year following its
expansion in 2010. With Haneda and Narita combined Tokyo has the third-busiest city airport system in the world.

01.Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi Airport connects customers to over 200 destinations worldwide, with 5000 arrivals and departures a week by 80 international airlines. In 2017, Changi Airport celebrated a key milestone, serving 60 million passengers from close to 100 countries around the world.

One of the largest transportation hubs in Southeast Asia. It is currently rated the World’s Best Airport by Skytrax. The airport saw a record of 65.6 million passenger movements in 2018

– beating 2017’s record of 60 million passengers with a 5.5 percent increase. As of 1 March 2019, Changi Airport serves more than 100 airlines flying to 400 cities in around 100 countries and territories worldwide.

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This airport maintains a 30-year record of no lost luggage

Step into world of seamless travel, where every journey begins and ends with peace of mind. For three decades, this airport has upheld a remarkable record: not a single piece of luggage lost.

In the fast-paced world of air travel, where delays and mishaps can cause frustration and inconvenience, Kansai Airport in Japan stands out as a beacon of efficiency and reliability.

Recently crowned the best airport for baggage handling in the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards, Kansai Airport has achieved a remarkable feat – maintaining a flawless record of zero lost luggage since its inauguration in 1994.

Kansai Airport’s baggage handling operations can be attributed to its meticulous and streamlined processes. Upon the arrival of a flight, luggage is swiftly sorted in the airport’s state-of-the-art sorting room. Each piece is then carefully placed on the conveyor belt in the precise order dictated by luggage tags.

Crucially, airport staff meticulously check each item to ensure nothing is left behind in the transport box. Remarkably, this entire process is completed within a mere 12 minutes of the plane touching down.

In addition to its remarkable efficiency, Kansai Airport prides itself on its commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and implementing best practices in baggage handling, the airport has consistently raised the bar for industry standards.

While Singapore Changi Airport and Bahrain International Airport secured second and third place, respectively, demonstrating their own commitment to excellence in customer service. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, ranked eighth in the survey, further highlights the Asian region’s dominance in providing exceptional baggage handling services.

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Dubai Initiates ‘World’s Largest’ Airport Terminal Project

Image:HH Sheikh Mohammed

Dubai, known for its audacious projects and visionary ambitions, has set its sights on yet another groundbreaking endeavor.

On a Sunday announcement, the Gulf emirate revealed the commencement of construction on a colossal new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. With an estimated cost soaring close to $35 billion, this undertaking signals Dubai’s unwavering commitment to spearheading innovation and redefining the global aviation landscape.

Today, we approved the designs for the new passenger terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport, and commencing construction of the building at a cost of AED 128 billion as part of Dubai Aviation Corporation's strategy.

Al Maktoum International Airport will enjoy the… pic.twitter.com/oG973DGRYX— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 28, 2024

The visionary behind this monumental project, His Highness, proclaimed that this future hub will surpass all precedents, becoming “the world’s largest” airport. Envisioned to dwarf the current Dubai International Airport by fivefold, it will boast a staggering 400 aircraft gates and feature a constellation of five parallel runways.

But more than just sheer size, the new terminal will serve as a crucible for pioneering aviation technologies, heralding a new era of efficiency and connectivity in air transport. Dubai’s ambitions extend beyond mere infrastructure.

As His Highness elaborated, the airport will catalyze the emergence of an entire city, a bustling metropolis in Dubai South. Anticipated to accommodate housing for a million residents, this urban nexus will magnetize leading companies in logistics and air transport, cementing Dubai’s status as a global economic powerhouse.

The master plan for the Airport of the Future unfolds across an expansive canvas, spanning a sprawling area of 70 square kilometers. With an ultimate capacity surpassing 260 million passengers and 12 million tonnes of cargo per annum, it charts a trajectory for sustained growth and prosperity in Dubai’s aviation sector over the next four decades.

This visionary project is not just a testament to Dubai’s ambition; it is a cornerstone of its economic agenda. Integral to Dubai’s economic fabric, the new airport will fuel job creation and residential demand, with projections estimating requirements for over a million individuals living and working in Dubai South.

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India is set to build a central command for the Air Traffic Control system, called ISHAN

Coutresy : Boeing planes

India’s air traffic growth has led to increased responsibilities for air traffic control. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is considering centralizing air traffic control for aircraft, dividing the country into four regions. The goal is to consolidate India’s segmented airspace into a single entity to improve air traffic management (ATM) efficiency, safety, and smoothness.

Recently, the AAI invited expressions of interest to develop a detailed project report for the Indian Single Sky Harmonized Air Traffic Management (ISHAN) initiative in Nagpur. Under this plan, air traffic controllers in Nagpur would handle domestic flights flying above 25,000 feet, eliminating the need for coordination among controllers in different regions.

For domestic regional flights operating above 25,000 feet, control would shift to the central command in Nagpur. This consolidation aims to enhance airline operations, increase flight handling capacity, and reduce congestion and flight times for passengers.

Currently, the AAI provides ATM services over Indian airspace and adjoining oceanic areas, covering over 2.8 million square nautical miles. This airspace is divided into four flight information regions (FIRs) in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, along with a sub-FIR in Guwahati.

FIRs are responsible for providing air traffic services, including weather information, visibility, and search and rescue assistance. The proposed unification under the ISHAN initiative aligns with the projected growth of the aviation industry, which anticipates a doubling of domestic passenger traffic by 2030.