NICOSIA – Paphos International Airport has been chosen by passengers as first among major airports in Europe. According to a press release by Hermes Airports, in a poll held by the large airline Thomson Airways, their passengers ranked Paphos International Airport as first among the major airports of Europe. The poll concerned all airports in Thomson Airways network during the 2009 summer period. Thomson Airways accounts for more than 25% of the passengers served at Paphos.Specifically, Paphos cted the highest percentage of positive votes and was chosen as the airport, which leaves the most favorable impression on travelers and at the same time offers exceptional service to the travelling public.“This is the first time that an airport of the Cyprus Republic has occupied such an honoured position and has been awarded “Best Resort Airport in Europe” by the travelling public”, the press release says.