Qatar's Hamad International Airport crowned "Best Airport in the World 2021"

Hamad International Airport (HIA) is recognised as the ‘Best Airport in the World 2021”, by Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021.

“A truly remarkable achievement for HIA and the State of Qatar, and an endorsement from our travellers for our commitment to service excellence,” Engr Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Chief Operating Officer, said.

“Proudly the World’s Best Airport 2021, we thank our travellers for the vote and confidence,” HIA tweeted.

Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, said: “It is with great pride that we announce that Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has been named the World’s Best Airport at the Skytrax 2021 World Airport Awards. This is not only a truly remarkable achievement for HIA and the State of Qatar, but an endorsement from our travellers for our commitment to service excellence. HIA continues to serve as a global benchmark for airports around the world, thanks to the dedication and collaboration of our team and stakeholders. To this day, HIA’s crisis preparedness, business continuity strategy, and agile and effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be recognised by leading industry institutions. As we look towards the future, HIA remains devoted to boosting our efforts in providing the best airport experience to all our passengers.”

The 2021 World Airport Awards recognise the efforts of global airports in adapting and meeting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The past 18 months has been the most challenging and financially difficult period ever experienced by the world air transport industry, and airports have invested to provide the safest possible environment for their customers and staff during the global pandemic.

COVID-19 has impacted some regions and airports more than others, with many areas having few, if any, international routes operating for more than a year.

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