This is a significant achievement, especially after falling to third place in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
We've got some amazing news! Singapore's Changi Airport has been named the World's Best Airport for the 12th time in 2023 by UK-based consultancy Skytrax! It regained the top spot after falling to third place in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic. Not only that, Changi Airport also won the World's Best Airport Dining and World's Best Airport Leisure Amenities awards.
Travel is back!
Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax noted that Changi Airport's passenger numbers are now at about 80% of pre-Covid-19 levels, and are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024. He also remarked that the award was a "very clear recognition of the team effort amongst all staff at the airport who contribute to Changi Airport's success".
Changi Airport Group's CEO Lee Seow Hiang said: "This recognition is great encouragement to our airport community, who stood firmly together to battle the challenges of Covid-19 over the past two years. We thank them for their dedication to serve Changi's passengers and the perseverance to keep Singapore connected to the world."
He also thanked passengers for their "vote of confidence" and promised to keep "pursuing service excellence" to enhance the Changi Experience.