Bahrain International Airport achieves ACI Accessibility Enhancement accreditation

Bahrain International Airport achieves ACI Accessibility Enhancement accreditation

- The accreditation is in line with the airport’s commitment to providing accessibility and a seamless travel experience to passengers with disabilities considering the recently launched Hidden Disabilities initiative.

Muharraq, Bahrain – Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has achieved the prestigious Level 1 accreditation in the ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation program, based on existing international best practices and recommendations. The accreditation is a result of BIA’s commitment to accessibility through its strategy, policies and initiatives that prioritize the safety, well-being and inclusivity of passengers and visitors with disabilities.

The accreditation, valid for the next three years, is in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the 2019 ACI World Annual General Assembly resolution, and international best practices and recommendations. More significantly, the accreditation reiterates the airport’s ongoing long-term dedication to prioritize accessibility and inclusivity for all passengers and visitors at BIA through various initiatives. BAC commemorated this remarkable accomplishment at the terminal alongside its strategic partners and stakeholders.

The recognition is in light of the recent launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative under the theme of “We See You”, to enhance the travel experience for individuals with hidden disabilities, ensuring their needs are recognized, understood, and