For the fifth year in a row, Changi, the main airport of Singapore, is the first among the world's best airports. Changi serves as home to Singapore Airlines, Silkair, Tigerair, Singapore Airlines Cargo, Scoot, and others.
Since its opening in 1981, the airport has become an example in the aviation industry, having received over 280 awards. The airport development policy is built on the solution of the task of servicing the increasing passenger traffic while maintaining high standards.
The second place belongs to Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Haneda is one of two major international airports that serve the Tokyo area. It is located a few miles from the heart of the Japanese capital.
Haneda handles almost all domestic flights to and from Tokyo. However, in recent years the international terminals have been expanded because of regular charters in Seoul (South Korea), Shanghai (PRC), and Hong Kong.
Incheon International Airport is on the third place in top 5 best airports. The airport is located on an island just outside of the South Korean capital. It is the largest airport in the country and one of the busiest airports in the world.
Incheon International Airport is the main hub for Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.The airport has a golf course, spa, private sleeping rooms, a casino, and indoor gardens.
The fourth place goes to Munich Airport, launched on May 17, 1992. It was built to ensure the transportation of a growing flow of passengers, as Munich-Riem airport no longer coped with these tasks.
Munich serves as a major hub for Air Berlin, Lufthansa, and Condor.
The fifth best airport of the world, Hong Kong International serves as home to Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Dragonair, Hong Kong Express Airways, Air Hong Kong, Kalitta Air, and UPS Airlines.
Hong Kong International Airport serves over 100 airlines operating flights to about 180 locations worldwide, including 44 destinations on the Chinese Mainland. It is a former, multiple winner of the Airport of the Year title at the World Airport Awards.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
