The Business Traveler North America Award Winners 2024: Airports

Best Airport World

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi Airport / Photo: Kunal Mohite/Alamy Stock Photo

For the third consecutive year, Singapore Changi Airport has been crowned the World’s Best Airport, offering a travel experience that goes well beyond transit. A destination in itself, Changi Airport features remarkable attractions like the Jewel, a stunning glass-domed structure designed by architect Moshe Safdie, which includes the Rain Vortex, the tallest indoor waterfall in the world. Passengers can enjoy captivating light shows, while the lush Shiseido Forest Valley offers a tranquil escape with approximately 60,000 trees and shrubs. Changi also features amenities such as a butterfly garden, 24-hour cinema, rooftop pool and some 25 airline lounges, which are essential for business travelers. Visitors can explore art, local culture at the Changi Precinct, and scenic trails—all setting a new standard in global airport excellence.
—George Gomez

Best Independent Lounge North America

The Club SFO

The Club SFO / Photo: Courtesy of Corgan

Recently opened head-turner The Club SFO at San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has earned the Business Traveler Award for Best Independent Lounge in North America, distinguished by its immersive design and guest-centric amenities. The moment travelers enter they are greeted by redwood-inspired decor and dappled lighting that reflect California’s natural beauty. Guests can enjoy a cozy fireplace, cabin-inspired bar and open dining area, where they can indulge in a wine list featuring 100-percent Northern California varietals, showcasing the region’s finest offerings. With a mix of private and social seating arrangements, a Lululemon mirror-guided stretching and fitness room, showers, and a beautiful glazed concourse viewing area that captures the essence of San Francisco’s iconic fog, The Club SFO is truly a trendsetting lounge.
—Enrique Perrella

Best Airport North America

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport / Photo: Courtesy of SFO

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has soared to the top, impressing passengers and industry experts with its commitment to an outstanding experience. SFO’s success stems from its on-time performance, efficient security and high customer satisfaction, earning top rankings from Airports Council International and J.D. Power. Beyond operational excellence, SFO is praised for its eco initiatives, such as its All-Electric Concessions program, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for families, making it one of the most kid-friendly airports in the country.
—George Gomez

Best Independent Lounge World

American Express Centurion Lounge Hong Kong

The Centurion Lounge / Photo: Courtesy of American Express Centurion Lounge

The Centurion Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport is this year’s Best Independent Lounge in the World. Compact yet sophisticated, it offers a luxurious retreat with exceptional airport views, perfect for travelers who love to soak in the bustling runway action. A private dining area, curated by Michelin-starred chef Lau Yiu Fai, delivers a taste of Cantonese luxury with dishes such as barbecued pork with honey and braised Wagyu beef cheek. Its premium bar serves modern cocktails by renowned mixologist Jim Meehan, while a business zone and shower suites ensure work and relaxation coexist.
—George Gomez