In 2024, Doha's Hamad International Airport overtook Singapore Changi as the world's best airport in the Skytrax World Airport Awards. Seoul Incheon claimed third place and the title of most family-friendly airport. Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports ranked fourth and fifth respectively. Hong Kong Airport rose significantly to 11th place after recovering from the pandemic slump. US airports, led by Seattle-Tacoma, lagged behind. European airports, including Paris Charles de Gaulle, Munich, Zurich, and Istanbul, maintained strong positions. Notable shifts included New York's JFK dropping to 93rd, while LaGuardia improved to 33rd. Japan's Okinawa made the largest leap from 199th to 91st place. Qatar Airways CEO expressed gratitude for HIA's third win. The rankings are based on customer satisfaction surveys.
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458 words · 153 secSmall Boat Crossings Hit 2026 High as 781 Arrive in a Day
Small boat crossings to the UK reached a 2026 daily high on Wednesday, with 781 people arriving aboard 10 vessels, according to Home Office figures. Despite the surge, 18,565 crossings have been recorded so far this yea…
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