2026 has been an incredibly tough year for air travel across the globe – with passengers having to navigate conflict, frequently changing travel advisories and most recently, a huge technical failure with the UK’s air traffic control.
But some airports are managing to rise above the constant chaos and continue to provide great standards for passengers passing through.
The World Consumer Airport Index 2026 by the Consumer Choice Center has revealed some of the best airports in the world through an analysis of 60 different hubs.
Considering factors such as the distance to the city centre, passenger volumes, ability to use taxi apps like Uber,
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