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Auckland airport has been voted the best airport in Australasia at the 2009 World Travel Awards.

It follows passengers voting Auckland one of the 10 best airports in the world and the best in Asia Pacific in this year’s Skytrax awards.

Chief executive Simon Moutter says the recognition is "extremely satisfying".

"Each new award we receive is a testament to the enormous amount of work we are doing with our airport
partners including airlines, border agencies, and baggage-handlers to provide a world-class passenger experience."

More than 1000 companies were nominated in 108 categories for this year’s World Travel Awards announced in London this week.