KIA wins 10 awards at FAB 2025
The 080 Lounge at Terminal 2 was crowned the Best Lounge of the Year – Regional and Global, along with Airport F&B Offer of the Year – Sense of Place – Regional and Global, in recognition of their immersive local culinary experience and thoughtfully designed spaces that reflect Karnataka's cultural vibrancy.
Qila, the signature restaurant within the 080 Domestic Lounge at T2, was awarded Best Restaurant Design – Regional.
The 080 Domestic Lounge at Terminal 1 clinched the Airport Lounge Opening of the Year – Regional and Global.
Others to win awards include The Irish House at T2, which won Airport Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year – Regional, CTR which won Airport F&B Offer of the Year – Sense of Place – Regional and Global categories.
'We are truly honoured and thrilled to have received these accolades. These wins reflect the dedication, creativity, and passion our teams and partners bring to the table every day. It's a proud moment not just for KIA, but for India. We will continue striving to create spaces that celebrate Karnataka's rich heritage while offering world-class experiences to every traveller who passes through our airport,' Kenneth Guldbjerg, chief commercial officer at Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL).
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