Routes 360 Headlines: Key Stories Of The Week (W/C December 15, 2025)
Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 17 December 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.
On the evening of November 29, 2025, Phu Bai International Airport officially welcomed the inaugural international flight from Shenzhen ⇄ Hue operated by Donghai Airlines.
The low-cost airline JetSMART announced the launch of its international operations that will directly connect the vibrant Dominican Republic with two of Colombia’s most dynamic cities. Beginning December 5, travelers will be able to fly from Punta Cana to Medellín and Cali, on routes that take off with the energy of the Caribbean and land in the cultural and commercial heart of the coffee nation.
On November 2nd, 2025, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officially launched a regular direct flight connecting Hanoi (Vietnam) and Abu Dhabi (UAE). The inaugural flight, EY430, landed safely at Noi Bai International Airport.
Aruba Airport Authority N.V. marked a new milestone in regional connectivity as it welcomed LATAM Airlines’ inaugural direct service between Bogota (BOG) and Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA).
On 12 December, flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its first direct service to Riga, the capital of Latvia, marking the start of its three-times-weekly service between Dubai International (DXB) and Riga Airport (RIX).
For the first time in the history of Cyprus’ airports, passenger traffic has reached 13 million travellers (arrivals and departures combined) within the January–November period.
Eurowings is significantly expanding its operations at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in the 2026 summer flight schedule. The Lufthansa subsidiary is expanding its route network to include three attractive capital city connections to London, Lisbon and Sarajevo, and adding three new holiday destinations to its programme.
M. R. Štefánik Airport welcomed the first passengers departing for the Norwegian capital, Oslo, with a themed cake and refreshments. The new route, operated three times a week, was launched by Wizz Air. In addition to the Oslo service, Wizz Air also launched new direct flights today to Alicante, Spain, and Athens, Greece.
On the evening of 24 November 2025, Da Nang International Airport welcomed flight WE201 operated by Parata Air from Incheon, carrying 291 passengers—marking Da Nang as the first destination in Vietnam selected for operations by this new Korean airline.
On December 6, American Airlines launched new routes from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to four destinations in the United States, including Indianapolis (IND), Nashville (BNA), Pittsburgh (PIT), and Raleigh–Durham (RDU), strengthening its presence in the country.
November was another record-breaking month at Dublin Airport. Sunday, November 2, was the busiest day boosted by families and travellers returning from mid-term holidays and visits to family and friends abroad.
Over 1 million international passengers and record connectivity in 2025 — vote for excellence at Floripa Airport!
November 2025 recorded the 3rd strongest growth in 2025 with a +9.6%, behind January that recorded a +14.5% and March with a +10.8%, highlighting the appeal of Athens in the off-peak months. This latest development resulted from Athens International Airport efforts to smooth out seasonality by increasing passenger traffic in the off-peak months.
Bratislava Airport recorded a remarkable 69% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers in November. A total of 163,949 passengers were handled on arrivals and departures, compared to 97,000 passengers during the same period last year.
This next milestone represents a strategic advancement in the ongoing modernization of Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), reinforcing Aruba’s position as a reliable, efficient, and scalable gateway for current and future network growth.
Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, has been awarded Level 1 accreditation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme – the only institutionally endorsed, global carbon management certification scheme for airports by Airport Council International.
In response to the severe damage caused by the recent natural disaster, Cam Ranh International Terminal Joint Stock Company (CRTC) has promptly launched a support package totaling 300 million VND along with essential supplies to share the burden with the local community and affected employees.
Last November, 2.01 million people travelled through Berlin Brandenburg Airport. This was 5.7 per cent more than in the same month last year, according to the preliminary figures in the traffic report.
Dublin Airport is looking forward to its busiest ever Christmas this year with around 1.8 million passengers set to pass through the airport's terminals over the busy festive period.
Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) continues strengthening its leadership as the Caribbean’s main tourism hub with the addition of new routes and a significant increase in air capacity, expanding travel options for millions of passengers and reinforcing its role as a driving force for tourism and national economic development.
After days affected by flooding, tourism in Khanh Hoa is clearly recovering and regaining its vibrant atmosphere. Environmental cleanup and the rapid refurbishment of public areas and beaches have been implemented promptly, helping sightseeing and leisure activities return to safe and convenient conditions.
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