Manchester Airport has been awarded the Best Airport Award 2008 by the Airports Council International Europe (ACI).
The gateway was named the winner in the 10 to 25 million passenger category at the fourth annual awards, which were held this week in Paris.
It was praised for its “simple, innovative approach to attracting airlines,” as well as its efforts to promote amiable community relations and to protect the environment by setting a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2015.
Shortly after receiving the award, the airport’s managing director, Andrew Cornish, attributed its success to a dual commitment to flyers and operators.
“Manchester Airport puts customers first and that includes both airlines and our passengers,” he explained. “We are committed to making life as easy and hassle free as possible for people when they travel through Manchester Airport.”
