Routes 360 Headlines: Key Stories Of The Week (W/C June 22, 2026)
Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 24 June 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.
Bratislava Airport welcomes the launch of its 19th new scheduled route of 2026 and the 32nd destination served by Wizz Air from Bratislava.
Domestic travellers will enjoy greater connectivity along some of the busiest airline routes in the world, with Jetstar and Qantas tickets set to go on sale this morning to fly from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) to the east coast hubs of the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Operating year-round on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the route strengthens BHX's Egyptian network alongside Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh, while opening up onward connectivity via Cairo across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Air Astana has launched operations in Cyprus for the first time, introducing direct services linking Larnaka Airport with Kazakhstan.
The first ever direct WestJet flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Cardiff Airport, Wales, has landed, officially introducing the first direct Canada service in nearly 20 years and opening a new gateway to North America for passengers across South Wales, the South West of England and the Midlands.
Jet2 has launched its first flights to three new summer destinations from Newcastle Airport as demand for European sunshine and city breaks continues to grow.
Vietnam Airlines officially launched its direct Hanoi–Amsterdam service, marking the first nonstop air connection between Vietnam and the Netherlands.
Almost 3.5 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in May, an increase of 2.7% on the same month last year, as the busy summer period got underway.
Business Tampere is opening an office in Lviv, Ukraine, to strengthen the long-term cooperation between the Tampere City Region and Ukrainian partners.
Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is preparing for the next phase of its Gateway 2030 Expansion Program by initiating key enabling works that will make the transformation of the terminal possible.
Cardiff Airport has welcomed more than one million passengers over the past 12 months, marking a major milestone in the Airport’s continued growth and recovery.
On 9 June 2026, the power supply system serving the Long Thanh International Airport project officially completed energization and was put into operation, marking an important milestone in the airport’s construction and commissioning process.
Bratislava Airport continues to deliver exceptional traffic performance, recording triple-digit passenger growth every month since the start of 2026.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has recorded its busiest May on record, welcoming more than 1.3 million passengers during the month, representing year-on-year growth of 3.2%.
One more dot on the map: Adelaide Airport
With Adelaide joining a growing group of Australian airports using PaxUp, it's great to see more organizations turning data into stronger airline conversations and concrete route development opportunities.
Blending into the festive atmosphere of the 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival taking place in late June, the Po Klong Garai Tower continues to assert its position as an unmissable heritage destination.
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced the launch of flights and holidays to Tunisia from Birmingham Airport for Summer 2027, further strengthening the airport's growing leisure network and reinforcing its position as one of the UK's leading regional gateways.
Lien Khuong Airport is scheduled to resume operations from 19 August 2026, subject to regulatory approval, following the completion of a runway and taxiway rehabilitation project valued at more than VND 1,032 billion.
Wizz Air is further reinforcing its commitment to the Cyprus market by expanding its operations at Larnaka Airport, with additional services commencing in August and continuing in the winter season.
Hainan Airlines have commenced a daily direct service between Dublin and Beijing starting today, 22nd June 2026 - going from 4 flights a week to 7 flights a week this summer!
Last week Air Canada announced the extension of its Direct Montreal and Toronto services up to early January 2027, re-instating services in the beginning of March.
Malaysia Airports will host the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (RACE) 2027 in Kuala Lumpur, following the official handover ceremony held today at the conclusion of this year’s conference in Bangkok.
Following the heat of the top-tier cultural, sports, and entertainment event series in June, the coastal city of Nha Trang will continue to soar as the expected host of the Miss World 2026 grand finale.
Following the vibrant heat of the summer event series, this July, tourists will be immersed in the space of the "Coastal Flavors - Summer Melodies" Food Festival, part of the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026.
KL International Airport (KLIA) recorded 4.9 million passenger movements in May 2026, including 3.6 million international passengers, a 2% increase compared to May 2025.
IATA announces AirportIS Forum in Frankfurt
Taking place on 20 October 2026 in Frankfurt, ahead of Routes World 2026, the IATA AirportIS Forum brings together airports, tourism organizations, destinations, and air service development professionals for a focused, one-day exchange on how passenger traffic intelligence can be applied to real-world decision-making.
ACI Europe, the organisation representing airports on that continent, has released statistics that show a 0.7% overall decline in passenger numbers in Apr-2026 as the 'revenge travel' boom peters out in the face of economic and logistical challenges.
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