On October 30th in Doha, aviation leaders awarded Athens International Airport (AIA) with the “Airport of the Year 2010” distinction, in recognition of the high quality of services offered to airport passengers and visitors, combined with a strong and competitive business model. AIA’s newest distinction was delivered during the “Leader in Aviation Awards”, part of the three-day Doha Aviation Summit (Qatar, October 30th – November 1st).
Athens International Airport was distinguished for its excellent operation and quality of services, state of the art technology and innovation, along with AIA’s entrepreneurship and business strategy. Judges highlighted the success of AIA’s business model, the airport’s significant contribution to the national and local economy, and its responsibility towards its stakeholders. Moreover, AIA’s innovative incentive and marketing support scheme offered to its airline partners, especially during difficult times for the industry, were highly acknowledged.
During the three-day Doha summit, more than 200 representatives from airports, airlines and state authorities, discussed the principal challenges for the industry and examined strategies for future development. It is also worth noting that, for Athens International Airport, the Middle East is the region enjoying the biggest growth in the last 3 years (January – September 2010: +13.8 in flights, +10.9 in passenger traffic).