Gallery: Routes Europe 2026 Day 1

David Casey May 18, 2026
Delegates arrive for the first day
Delegates arrive for the first day
Rimini's mayor Jamil Sadegholvaad welcomes delegates
Ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Routes Europe
Meetings taking place at Routes Europe
A packed Keynote Theatre
Ian Malin, Wizz Air CCO (right) and Routes' David Casey (left)
Wizz Air announces 11 routes from Italy
Meetings during day one
Meetings during day one
The State of European Aviation panel session
From the Exhibitor Networking
Delegates at the Exhibitor Networking
Delegates at the Exhibitor Networking
Delegates at the Welcome Reception
Steven Small, Vice President of Air Transport Events at Informa Markets, speaks at the Welcome Reception
Delegates at the Welcome Reception
The venue for the Welcome Reception

Images from the Welcome Reception and the first day of Routes Europe 2026, taking place in Rimini, Italy.

All images by Ocean Driven Media

 

David Casey

David Casey is Editor in Chief of Routes, the global route development community's trusted source for news and information.

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