Business
Updated : Mar 19, 2018, 04:43 AM IST
Bangalore International Airport Limited has instituted an Awards Property to Honour Excellence in the Airport Community – The BIAL Pinnacle Awards.
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru celebrated six years of operation with the inaugural edition of the BIAL Pinnacle Awards that was held recently at a glittering ceremony amidst esteemed industry professional at the J W Mariott in Bangalore. The awards were held in the presence of Mr. Sanjay Reddy, MD, BIAL, senior management from BIAL and various stakeholders.
Aimed at acknowledging and awarding star performances amongst the various airport stakeholders in several capacities, the idea of the award is to perpetuate a culture of competition and excellence amongst all stakeholders at the airport, which eventually would have a telling impact on the performance of the airport as a whole.
The philosophy of Pinnacle Awards is to resonate the vision of the airport 'To excel in consistent, efficient and friendly delivery of airport services as the gateway to South India'. The BIAL Pinnacle Awards is constituted to applaud stakeholder contribution that help Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru reach an elevated position amongst airports not only in India but in the world.
The awards have various categories that are significant to be recognized in the airport ecosystem.
"Our stakeholders have contributed to the progress, business intent, values and objectives of BIAL and these awards are a way of recognising their excellence. Our partners are an integral part of our Airport; they engage with our passengers, strive for customer delight and make an impact that leaves a lasting impression on them. We are immensely proud of our collaboration and take this opportunity to recognize and thank all our stakeholders for their unhindered support." said Mr. G V Sanjay Reddy, Managing Director, Bangalore International Airport Limited.
The awards process to adjudge the winners is fair, transparent and unbiased and were based on the various s?ervices offering at the airport sector and included awards across the sectors of Airlines, Commercial, Cargo & Aviation Services, Vision Based and Honorary awards. Indigo was honoured as Domestic Airline of the year while Emirates was honoured as the International Airline of the year , while the Flyer's favourite airline was awarded to Spice Jet.
BIAL Pinnacle Awards 2014 | ||
A | AIRLINES | Winners Name |
1 | Airline of the Year - Domestic | Indigo |
2 | Airline of the Year - International | Emirates |
3 | Airline of the Year - Cargo | AeroLogic |
4 | On Time Airline - Domestic | Jet Airways |
5 | On Time Airline - International | Thai Airways |
6 | Excellence in Safety - Airline | Emirates |
7 | Fastest Growing Airline | Indigo |
8 | Flyer`s Favourite Airline - Domestic | Spice Jet |
9 | Flyer`s Favourite Airline - International | Dragon Air |
B | COMMERCIAL | |
10 | Outperforming Commercial Partner - Terminal | Shoppers Stop |
11 | Outperforming Commercial Partner - Kerb Side | Chai Point |
12 | Outperforming Partner - Car Rentals & Taxi Services | Meru Cab |
13 | Excellence in Green Practices - F&B | Café Coffee Day |
C | CARGO & AVIATION SERVICES | |
14 | Excellence in Safety - Aviation Services | Indian Oil Sky Tanking |
15 | Excellence in Sustainable Practices - Cargo & Aviation Services | Air India SATS Airport Services |
16 | Outperforming Partner - Cargo & Aviation Services | Menzies Aviation Bobba(Bangalore) |
D | VISION BASED | |
17 | Transformational Tech Idea Of The Year | Meru Cab |
18 | Transformational Process Idea Of The Year | Globe Ground India |
19 | Excellence in HR Practices | Menzies Aviation Bobba |
20 | Star Performer - CISF | Ms. Mamta Rani, Lady Sub-Inspector Executive - CISF, KIAB |
21 | Star Performer - Customs | Mr. M.R.Chandra Shekar, Superitendent of Customs, Air Intelligence Unit, KIAB |
22 | Appreciation for Crossing Boundaries | Mr.Mirza Ahmed Baig, Chauffer, Mega Cab |
23 | Appreciation for Crossing Boundaries | Mr.Srajudheen Parakkal, Customer Services Agent, Singapore Airlines |