Bahrain airport wins top honour

MANAMA: Bahrain has beaten off stiff global competition to win major international airport recognition.

British Airways in association with Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) at Bahrain International Airport has won the award as the best performing airport for Summer 2005.

"It is well deserved by the team at Bahrain International Airport and it is a proud moment for each staff member who has contributed towards achieving this milestone," said British Airways' service delivery manager Middle East Ultan Kenny.

"Great credit goes to Bahrain Airport Services who have played a tremendous role in supporting the operation. I am very grateful to the whole BAS team."

British Airways measures airports in groups with similar structures, passenger numbers, flights and challenges. Bahrain saw off competition from places such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Detroit and Orlando, who were among the top five in the same category. The awards take into account factors such as overall customer satisfaction at check-in, the departure process, punctuality, baggage aspects and the number of immigration fines.

Jamil Al Wafa, chairman on behalf of the BAS board expressed his thanks to Deputy Prime Minister and Transportation Minister Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Civil Aviation Under-Secretary Captain Abdul Rahman Al Gaoud for their support to the entire BAS operation.

Mr Wafa also thanked Ray Sayer, chief executive officer, the executive management and the entire BAS team for their untiring efforts in achieving such an excellent international recognition.

Source: http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/