At Wings India 2026, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport was named India’s Best Airport, reaffirming its leadership in passenger experience and operational excellence. Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport topped the over 25 million passengers category, while Pune Airport earned recognition in its segment, highlighting India’s rapidly improving aviation infrastructure and service quality.
Delhi Crowned India’s Top Airport at Wings India 2026, Bengaluru and Pune Shine in Passenger Categories
India’s aviation sector celebrated excellence at Wings India 2026, held in Hyderabad, where airports, airlines, and service providers were honored for their contributions to passenger experience, connectivity, and efficiency.
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) was declared India’s Best Airport, winning the prestigious “Best Aerodrome of the Year” award. The recognition underscores IGI’s consistent focus on world-class infrastructure, seamless operations, and customer satisfaction.
Meanwhile, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport led in the over 25 million passengers category, reflecting its strong growth and ability to handle high traffic volumes with efficiency. Pune Airport also secured honors in its respective passenger category, showcasing improvements in regional connectivity and service delivery.
Notable Updates
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Delhi IGI Airport: Named India’s Best Airport, winning “Best Aerodrome of the Year.”
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Bengaluru Airport: Recognized as leader in the over 25 million passengers category.
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Pune Airport: Honored for excellence in its passenger segment.
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Wings India 2026: Awards highlighted achievements across airports, airlines, and aviation service providers.
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Broader impact: Recognition reflects India’s growing aviation sector and focus on enhancing passenger experience nationwide.
India’s aviation industry is clearly entering a new phase of maturity, with both metro and regional airports raising service standards to meet rising passenger expectations.
Sources: Times Now, The Economic Times, CNBC-TV18