London, December 22 (BNA): Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has been honored at the 2022 Access to Airports Awards.
This recognition comes as a result of Bahrain International Airport’s commitment to ensuring that passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) enjoy a comfortable and stress-free travel experience.
The event was held on the sidelines of the 7th Annual PRM Leadership Conference at the airport.
BIA Airport was one of the three winners to receive the award, which celebrates airport operators who strive to provide the best in PRM services.
The winners were voted for by global PRM stakeholders, who commended BIA for its high-quality services and innovative approach to supporting PRMs.
Bahrain Airport Company Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al-Binfalah, affirmed the aviation industry’s commitment to ensuring safe, reliable and dignified air travel for all passengers.
“People with disabilities and lack of mobility, including the elderly, continue to experience significant difficulties when traveling, and this prevalence is expected to increase due to demographic trends and increases in chronic health conditions, among other factors,” he said.
“At Bahrain International Airport, we remain conscious of our responsibility to ensure that all passengers enjoy a hassle-free travel experience and the same high levels of service. Accordingly, we have carefully considered the needs of PRMs in designing the terminal. With a wide range of PRM facilities and services available, we are Confident that all travelers will enjoy a comfortable trip.”
The PRM Airport Leadership Conference brings together PRM stakeholders from around the world to explore the challenges and solutions shaping passenger assistance services.
In line with its commitment to improving accessibility for people with physical and non-visible disabilities, the BAC targets the Airports Council International (ACI) Enhanced Accessibility (AEA) accreditation.
The program provides a continuous path to improvement for airports and is designed to help them measure, evaluate and improve their arrival management and culture.
It also enables airports to demonstrate to airport users, regulators and the aviation ecosystem that they are implementing international best practices and recommendations.
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