Routes 360 Headlines: Key Stories Of The Week (W/C February 2, 2026)
Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 4 February 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.
China Southern Airlines to Fly Year-Round to Perth
China Southern Airlines has announced year-round, non-stop flights between Perth and Guangzho.
From 2 April 2026, it will once again be possible to fly directly from Aalborg to London Gatwick, when Norwegian reopens the popular route.
The airline will increase its summer flight frequency between Guernsey and Exeter Airport from three to five flights per week from the 2nd of April.
An attractive summer 2026 schedule will commence at Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO) at the end of March.
Viracopos International Airport (VCP), São Paulo, recorded a new passenger traffic record in 2025, handling 12.8 million passengers — a 3.5% increase year over year.
Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) announces the start of Jonny Andersen as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2026, following his appointment by the Government of Aruba.
Tampa International Airport and airline partner Breeze announced on 28 January new, nonstop flights from TPA to Nassau.
More than 36 million passengers (36.43m) travelled through Dublin Airport in 2025, the airport’s busiest ever year. This represented a +5.1% increase on 2024, demonstrating the continued high demand for travel through Ireland’s national hub airport.
Eurowings is bringing back its popular Berlin route from Newcastle Airport for a second summer season following strong passenger demand.
Behind every successful turnaround is a combination of reliable technology and a highly skilled team. As we move into 2026, Pula Airport (PUY) is doubling down on its commitment to both.
In May, 2026, the new resort KG Hotel is set to open in the city of Klaksvík on the Faroe Islands. Joining the portfolio of Nordic Hotels & Resorts—the largest collection of independent hotels in the Nordics—the hotel is positioned as a new outpost for exploring one of the North Atlantic's most striking destinations.
For the first time in Perth Airport’s history, passenger numbers surpassed the 18 million mark - smashing another record - as the remarkable performance of aviation in Western Australia continues.
Our latest monthly update showcases a milestone year for Dublin Airport, with 2025 closing out on a strong note and setting the pace for continued growth in 2026. Passenger numbers reached 36.43 million for the year, marking a 5.1% increase on 2024 and reinforcing Dublin Airport’s position as one of Europe’s most dynamic aviation hubs.
Aalborg Airport has made a strong start to the new year, welcoming a total of 104,253 passengers travelling to and from the airport in January — an increase of 12.6% compared with January last year.
Pula Airport (PUY) continues its upward trajectory as the primary gateway to Istria (Croatia).
Those visiting Greenland in the winter will expect to experience the country in its white snowy coat! But even though it is white for a large part of the year, Greenland also has a warmer side.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport has once again been recognised for its CO₂ management. This represents another milestone on the road to CO₂-neutral airport operations.
As part of our 2026 infrastructure roadmap, Pula Airport is investing in the latest ECAC-approved EDS CB (CT) security screening technology (Standard C3).
This is a key infrastructure project aimed at resolving the state of overloading and modernizing cargo transport capacity, contributing to the promotion of socio-economic development for Da Nang City and the Central Highlands region.
Dublin Airport has welcomed a brand-new traditional Irish pub to Terminal 2 with the opening of Ryan’s Pub, offering departing passengers great pints, comforting pub food and a warm dose of Irish hospitality before take-off.
Unlock the Tools You Need Through the Supplier Solutions Directory
We’re excited to share that Routes 360 has launched a brand‑new Supplier Solutions directory - a dedicated hub designed to help airports, airlines and destinations quickly find, compare and connect with trusted suppliers across every area of route development.
If the Asia Pacific region is the growth engine for the global airline industry, then Southeast Asia could be considered the engine within the engine.
January signals fresh opportunities across the route development industry, and Routes 360 members have wasted no time in maximising the platform’s impact.
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