Abstract
In the modern economy, an important aspect of the functioning of an organization is the effectiveness of the communications actions. They fulfil a key role in the process of creating the desired image of an organization, which influences the purchasing decisions of consumers, including the selection of airport by passengers. Factors determining the positive and negative opinions about airports should be an area of searching to reveal an airport unique values (benefits) that will highlight the offer of an airport in increasingly competitive transportation market. Article presents the factors influencing opinions and choice of an airport by Polish and foreign passengers that have been identified as a result of direct surveys carried out in November-December 2015 via direct interview (PAPI) on a sample of 929 respondents.