Athens International Airport was honoured with a new prestigious international distinction within the framework of the 11th World Route Development Forum – Routes (Copenhagen, September, 25th-27th, 2005), the biggest global annual gathering of airports and airlines, this year attracting a record number of 1,700 delegates from 600 airports and 300 airlines from across the world. During the “OAG Airport Marketing Awards” ceremony, the international aviation community awarded Athens International Airport as the Winner 2005 in the category of 10–25 million passengers, for its airline support programme and contribution in route development.

Airline executives from the 300 most established airlines voted AIA for the best airport marketing in the most competitive size category of very successful and dynamic airports (10 – 25 million pax per year). This acknowledgement demonstrates the support AIA provided this year to airlines through its incentives and co-promotion programmes, but, above all, through a long-term partnership between the airport and the airlines, aiming to support airline business and route development.

The winners of the “OAG Airport Marketing Awards” for 2005:

Receiving the “OAG Airport Marketing Award” on behalf of Athens International Airport, AIA’s Director, Communications & Marketing, Mr. George Karamanos, stressed: “This prestigious distinction rewards our effort to build a close and fruitful partnership with all airlines, in order to support the pursuit of their development goals. The OAG Airport Marketing Award also reflects the success of AIA’s planning for the last 3 years, during which Athens International Airport welcomed 21 new airlines, whereas international frequencies also enjoyed a 26% increase. We would like to thank our airline partners and express once again our commitment to continue supporting their development plans in an ongoing joint effort.”

AIA’s Director, Communications & Marketing,Mr. George Karamanos (middle),receiving the OAG Airport Marketing Award	The winner airports' representatives. From left to right, Mr. Andreas von Puttkamer (Munich), Mr. Berkard Kieker (Berlin - «Schoenefeld»), Mr. George Karamanos (Athens), Mr. Marc Watkins (Birmingham). To the right, OAG CEO, Mr. Eddie Bell

Press Release issued by 11th World Route Development Forum - Routes

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