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The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that Bradley International Airport (BDL) has received the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Award – naming BDL as a “Top 10 Best Airport in the U.S.” This is the eighth consecutive year that BDL has received this recognition.

The Readers’ Choice Awards are regarded as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolades – remaining the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. BDL ranks number eight this year. The full list of winners can be found HERE.

“Bradley International Airport takes tremendous pride in the convenience we offer our travelers, which includes a growing list of airlines, nonstop destinations, and significant additions and upgrades to dining, shopping, and services that benefit our travelers,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “This award from Condé Nast Traveler affirms the impact we are having on the millions of people who travel through Bradley International Airport every year, and we thank the entire airport community for helping to make this type of recognition possible.”

This year’s award comes as BDL grows its list of nonstop flights to more than 45 destinations on 12 different airlines. The airport has also made significant upgrades to several of its retail locations, which includes the introduction of two new concepts, Charter Oak Emporium and CT River Landing, as well as the renovation of its existing New England Travel Mart location with other upgrades on the way. The airport has also opened Beercode Kitchen & Bar, which is the first sit-down restaurant inside the gates 21-30 concourse, and has also introduced Sam Adams pre-TSA screening. BDL is also in the middle of two major construction projects that will greatly enhance the flow and functionality of the airport for arriving and departing passengers once complete in late 2025. Additionally, BDL has a new concierge service available for travelers in partnership with Travelers Aid International.

The 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at www.cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

Bradley International Airport (BDL) invites you to love the journey at New England's second-largest airport. Recognized nationally by leading travel publications for its ease of travel, Bradley International Airport is ready to welcome you with new nonstops, expanded services, and convenient travel. The award-winning airport is operated by the Connecticut Airport Authority, and its operations are entirely self-funded. The airport contributes nearly $3.6 billion to the regional economy.

*Some nonstop flights may operate only during certain time periods of the year (seasonally). For the latest flight information, please visit the airline's website.