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		CSIA named �Best Airport In Public � Private Partnership� for the year 2007 by Air Passengers Association of India Mumbai, March 19, 2008: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) was voted the �Best Airport In Public � Private partnership� for the year 2007 in an independent survey of passengers and opinion makers conducted by the Air Passengers Association of India (APAI). The main parameters considered were cleanliness, amenities, comfort and customs/immigration. The survey was conducted online through the APAI website among its members, aviation correspondents from across India and frequent flyers from various industry bodies. Additionally printed forms were also distributed to passengers asking them to deposit these in a ballot box located at various airports across the country. The Air Passengers Association of India is India�s only national, non-profit organization totally dedicated to the welfare of air passengers. Commenting on CSIA securing the top honours, G .V Sanjay Reddy, Managing Director, Mumbai International Airport Private Limited said "MIAL is truly honored to receive this prestigious award from APAI for a second year in a row.

This award is a reaffirmation of our vision to transform CSIA into one of the world�s best airports that consistently delights customers and be the pride of Mumbai. We would like to thank everyone who ranked us number one yet again�

Sudhakara Reddy. D, founder & National President, Air Passengers Association of India, added "This is one of the few independent surveys, that truly echoes the views of air travellers, aviation experts, and all other significant stakeholders. In fact the importance of this survey is clearly underlined by the fact that it is completely representative in nature"

This award is a reinforcement of CSIA�s efforts to enhance passenger experience and underlines its status as India�s busiest airport, currently being upgraded to cater to 40 million passengers by 2012. At the end of 2007, MIAL recorded a total of 25.2 million passengers and 520,000 tonnes of cargo.

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