Stansted named world’s best low-cost airport
05.04.11
Stansted Airport was named ‘world’s best low-cost airport’ at the World Airports Awards 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The UK’s third busiest airport was awarded the best in category prize in the annual Skytrax airport customer survey, based on the feedback from 11.38 million passengers, across 100 different nationalities and covering 240 airports worldwide.
Nick Barton, the airport’s Managing Director, said: ‘I’m absolutely delighted Stansted has been named as the best low-cost airport in the world, especially as the award is decided by those who matter the most - the passenger. Stansted is firmly established as a world leader at serving the low-cost airline sector that has transformed air travel. We have a route network that stretches to around 150 destinations, with more direct scheduled European flights than any other airport in the world.'
‘We are extremely proud Stansted is home to airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet, germanwings and airberlin, plus AirAsia X, one of the new breed of long-haul, low-cost airlines. These are some of the most profitable and innovative airlines in the world, operating modern and efficient aircraft fleets, and who continue to grow and open new markets. It is thanks to the help and support of our excellent airline partners that we have gained this global honour and recognition.'
‘The airport has just celebrated the 20th anniversary of HM The Queen opening our iconic terminal building in 1991. This award is a fitting tribute to the world class airport infrastructure developed by Lord Foster that has been brilliantly complimented by the modern efficiencies and technological improvements achieved by the low-cost airline sector.’
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