The Wings India 2024 is one of the biggest celebrations of the aviation sector in India and Asia. This four-day aviation summit concluded on January 21 and gave awards to some of the best airports, airlines, and aviation sector industries. Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport emerged winner of the ‘Best Airport Of The Year’ in the above 25 million passengers category.
Bengaluru Airport Named The Best Airport Of The Year
On January 18, the Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru was awarded the ‘Best Airport of the Year’ at the Wings India Awards 2024. The airport was conferred with the above 25 million passengers category under the Airports category. With its unwavering emphasis on operational excellence and seamless passenger experience, the Bengaluru Airport deservedly won this award. The airport also got recognition for its unwavering environmental stewardship and use of cutting-edge technology to enhance traveller’s experience.
Over the last year, Bengaluru Airport has increased its passenger capacity significantly. To ensure ease for its passengers, they have increased the number of entry gates, check-in counters, and informative display boards. They have shifted international operations from Terminal 1 to the new Terminal 2 (T2) which spans over 255,661 square metres. Additionally, they have also expanded immigration and emigration counters across the airport. All these new initiatives and changes have helped improve the overall travel experience at the airport.
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The Airport’s Dedication To Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility
As indicated by its Level 4+ Transition status under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program, Bengaluru Airport is working tirelessly to meet its environmental responsibility. They have introduced various initiatives to minimise their environmental footprint. Some of these include achieving net energy-neutral status, banning single-use plastics at F&B outlets, and adding extensive landscaping drives.
The airport is also water-positive as it regenerates more water than it consumes. The T2 terminal of the airport is the largest terminal in the world to achieve the Platinum LEED rating by USGBC and the IGBC Green New Building Platinum certification. The greenery around the airport is also an uplifting experience here.
Now, that’s one woke airport! Have you travelled to the Bengaluru Airport yet?
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First Published: January 22, 2024 6:47 PM