Denver International Airport Earns Top-10 Ranking Among World’s Best Airports

DIA Earns Multiple Honors in Prestigious Customer-Based Rankings

DENVER, CO — May 14, 2013 — Denver International Airport has been named one of the top-10 airports in the world and the No. 3 airport in North America by Skytrax, a worldwide leader in airport research services.

DIA was ranked ninth on the list of the “World’s Best Airports” over 50 million passengers per year, the largest category of passenger traffic. DIA is the only airport in the United States to make the top-10 global list. Skytrax also named DIA third among the “Best Airports in North America.”

DIA also was listed as No. 2 among the “Best Regional Airports in North America;” No. 4 on the list of “Best Airport Staff in North America;” and No. 5 on the list of the “World’s Best Domestic Airports.”

The Skytrax World Airport Awards are among the most prestigious accolades for the world airport industry. Travelers from more than 160 countries take part in the world’s largest annual airport passenger satisfaction survey to decide award winners.

“Denver International Airport strives to provide a world-class passenger experience in all aspects, from offering local and national flavors at our concessions to providing great customer service and flights to more than 180 destinations around the world,” said Manager of Aviation Kim Day. “We’re proud to have been recognized by our passengers as one of the greatest airports in the world.”

The entire list of Skytrax winners can be viewed online at http://worldairportawards.com

Denver International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36 billion for the region annually. For more information visit www.FlyDenver.com, check us out on YouTube and Instagram, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for DEN’s monthly newsletter Nonstop News.

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