Rome's Fiumicino airport, known officially as Leonardo da Vinci, has been rated Europe's Best Airport for the third year in a row. The recognition, awarded by Airports Council International (ACI), is in the category of hubs with over 40 million passengers. This is the first time in the history of ACI surveys that the first place is awarded to the same airport for three consecutive years.

"This year the prestigious result has particular importance" - the airport said in a statement - "It concerns the measures taken and protocols adopted to contain the pandemic." The result confirms that Fiumicino is the "most recognised airport in the world in the fight against covid-19, ensuring safety and comfort for passengers," the airport said.