Routes 360 Headlines: Key Stories Of The Week (W/C February 9, 2026)
Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 11 February 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.
Wizz Air expands its route network from Rimini International Airport, strengthening its presence in the European market with two new destinations: Chisinau and Warsaw.
Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways will launch a new direct air service between Kuwait City and Milan Bergamo Airport on May 20, with flights operating three times per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Cayman Islands closed 2025 with record-breaking December visitation and continued positive momentum in stayover arrivals supported by strong airlift capacity, robust performance in key markets, and notable gains from Canada and the United States.
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 Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board of Directors on 5 February approved a final design for Airside D, the first new Airside at Tampa International Airport in nearly 20 years.
In 2025, M. R. Štefánik Airport Bratislava recorded one of the strongest growth rates in Europe. With a double-digit increase in passenger numbers of 25.2%, the airport ranked third among the most successful medium-sized European airports.
Namaste! What a great start for 2026, the Year of India for Athens.
On the 23rd of January 2026, IndiGo inaugurated its first flight to Athens. This is the very first direct connection for Athens in India, the first Indian airline operating to Athens, the first ever scheduled passenger service with the “state of the art” A321XLR at Athens.
Cyprus Airports continue to expand their international network, with new routes and the entry of additional airline partner further strengthening the country’s connectivity with key European destinations, while also opening Kazakhstan as a new market for Cyprus’ air network, enhancing links with Central Asia.
From 27 January to 1 February 2026, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) participated in the Hue Tourism Promotion and Air Route Development Program held in Seoul and Busan, Republic of Korea.
We’re proud to welcome CVG Airport - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to the community.
Nestled in the heart of Central Vietnam, Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) is more than just a regional air hub — it is the welcoming gateway to the ancient capital of Hue, a city rich in history, culture, and timeless charm.
daa strongly welcomes the decisive action being taken by Government to resolve the cap issue once and for all. Together with daa’s €2bn plan to future-proof Dublin Airport’s infrastructure, the move to remove the outdated cap artificially restricting growth at Dublin Airport by the end of 2026 is good news for Ireland.
In preparation for the 2026 Lunar New Year, Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat International Airports have activated comprehensive peak-service plans to manage a sharp surge in passenger traffic.
SKY Signs Interline Agreement with U.S.-based United Airlines
SKY has taken a strategic step in its international expansion by signing an interline agreement with United Airlines, one of the leading airlines in the United States. As of October, this agreement will allow United passengers to connect to more than 30 destinations operated by SKY in Peru and Chile.
SKY Airline has signed an interline agreement with TAP Air Portugal, allowing passengers of the Portuguese carrier to travel to Lima and Santiago by connecting at destinations in Brazil where both airlines operate, such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis and Porto Alegre, through the purchase of a single ticket that includes all required flight segments.
Global airport seat capacity has become an increasingly important reference point for understanding how the aviation industry is evolving, particularly in periods of uneven demand and structural change.
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