Ontario International Airport (ONT) has achieved a significant milestone by securing two prestigious FAB Awards, showcasing its excellence in the travel food and beverage sector. The Southern California hub has been recognized as the top regional airport for Best Airport Bar/Pub of the Year in the Americas and Caribbean, further solidifying its reputation for exceptional dining experiences. Additionally, ONT received international “highly commended” accolades for Customer/Hospitality Initiative of the Year, highlighting its commitment to providing outstanding service and innovative amenities.
These awards were announced at the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference, hosted by The Moodie Davitt Report on June 26th. This year, ONT proudly hosted the FAB conference, a leading global gathering of airport food, beverage, and hospitality leaders, held at the Ontario Convention Center.
ONT’s groundbreaking collaboration with Brewery X, renowned for its craft brews, played a significant role in earning these awards. Brewery X recently opened a venue in Terminal 2, introducing a pioneering customer experience that includes the airport’s first TopGolf simulator.
“We are thrilled to earn two coveted FAB awards, but even more excited about the response we’ve gotten from our customers about the enhanced amenities we’ve added to both of our passenger terminals. Brewery X is a great example of the commitment our entire ONT team has made to creating an enjoyable and memorable traveler,” said Elisa Grey, chief revenue management officer for the Ontario International Airport Authority.
“Our partnership with Ontario International Airport has been a great one, and it has been an absolute delight to serve travelers with our variety of menu items. We thank FAB and Moodie Davitt for this tremendous honor,” said Chris Pennington, owner and operator of Brewery X.
The FAB awards add to Ontario International Airport’s growing list of accolades. In recent years, ONT has received recognition for its brand and marketing communications from Airports Council International-North America, four international NYX awards, and two Telly Awards for its online commercials. Furthermore, ONT was recognized as a national Great Place to Work and ranked No. 1 among all airports in California in the esteemed J.D. Power 2023 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. These achievements demonstrate ONT’s commitment to providing a high-quality travel experience for its passengers.
