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İGA Istanbul Airport CEO Selahattin Bilgen spoke exclusively to AirwayBuzz following the ACI World Airport Experience Summit 2026.
Bilgen described the summit as one of ACI’s most important events, noting that the Istanbul edition brought together more than 800 senior participants from over 80 countries. He said the three-day event featured meetings, discussions and panels where airports from different parts of the world shared their approaches and practices related to passenger experience. Bilgen noted that this year’s summit…
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Istanbul Airport Retains ACI World Level 5 Accreditation
İGA Istanbul Airport’s Level 5 Airport Customer Experience Accreditation, the highest level awarded by ACI World, has been renewed for the second consecutive year. İGA Istanbul Airport CEO Selahattin Bilgen and his team received the award, marking the airport’s continued recognition at the highest level of customer experience.
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How Does an Aircraft Depart on Time? A Closer Look at İGA’s Cirium OTP Award
How Does an Aircraft Depart on Time? A Closer Look at İGA’s Cirium OTP Award The Invisible Operation Behind Istanbul Airport’s Cirium OTP Success For a passenger, an “on-time departure” may seem like nothing more than a green indicator next to the scheduled departure time on a terminal screen. Yet behind that single line of information lies a massive operation…
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Istanbul Airport Becomes Europe’s Busiest Airport
Istanbul Airport ranked as Europe’s busiest airport between July 13 and 19, handling an average of 1,623 flights per day. According to EUROCONTROL’s European Aviation Overview, Istanbul Airport was followed by Amsterdam Schiphol with an average of 1,398 daily flights, Paris Charles de Gaulle with 1,395, London Heathrow with 1,331 and Frankfurt Airport with 1,320. With these figures, Istanbul Airport…
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Jetex VIP Service Launches at IGA Istanbul Airport
Jetex VIP Service Launches at IGA Istanbul Airport | [Price List] @HavaSosyalMedya Exclusive News | A new VIP service will be introduced at IGA Istanbul Airport starting May 5, alongside the opening of the General Aviation Terminal. The project is being implemented in partnership with international private aviation service provider Jetex. Pricing: Arrival meet & greet: €750 Departure service: €950…
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Istanbul Airport Aims to Become Europe’s Passenger Leader in 2026
Istanbul Airport CEO Selahattin Bilgen shared his assessments regarding the airport’s position in Europe in terms of passenger traffic. Speaking on the BBC News program Talking Business, Bilgen stated that Istanbul Airport is currently the busiest airport in Europe in terms of air traffic and has recently reached passenger numbers comparable to London Heathrow Airport. He noted that the goal…
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Free Services at iGA Istanbul Airport
Free Services at iGA Istanbul Airport As a dynamic hub with an expansive terminal, iGA Istanbul Airport offers a wide range of complimentary services designed to support passengers’ comfort and essential needs throughout their journey. Explore what you can enjoy at no extra cost: Water Dispensers A total of 35 free water dispensers are located across the terminal, providing both…
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Bomb Threat on Saudia Aircraft at Istanbul Airport
A bomb threat was reported on the Saudia Airlines Airbus A321neo aircraft, registered HZ-ASAM, which was preparing to operate flight #SV278 from Istanbul to Jeddah. All baggage on board has been offloaded and is being inspected using mobile X-ray scanners. A bomb-sniffing dog is also conducting a detailed search of the aircraft. Further details to follow.
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IGA Istanbul Airport celebrates sustainability with a powerful film: “Leaving a Legacy.”
IGA Istanbul Airport celebrates sustainability with a powerful film: “Leaving a Legacy.” sustainability The short film highlights Istanbul Airport’s vision of creating a positive legacy; not only through world-class aviation, but through meaningful environmental and social responsibility. With poetic storytelling and stunning visuals, the film reflects İGA’s broader sustainability journey: from reducing carbon emissions and conserving energy, to fostering biodiversity…
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O’Hare and Istanbul Airports Sign Sister Airport Agreement
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and iGA Istanbul Airport have signed a Sister Airport agreement, establishing a new partnership between two major global aviation hubs. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in airport management, innovation, customer service, and sustainability.“ This agreement opens a new chapter between two powerhouse airports,” said Selahattin Bilgen, CEO of iGA. “We’re building stronger bridges between continents…
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