Routes 360 Headlines: Key Stories Of The Week (W/C March 16, 2026)
Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 18 March 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.
Air connectivity between Aruba and South America continues to grow as LATAM Airlines increases its Lima (LIM) – Aruba (AUA) service from five weekly flights to daily operations starting in April 2026.
American Airlines is celebrating 55 years of service in Curaçao, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s long-standing commitment to the country. American began operating in Curaçao on March 3, 1971, with a flight from New York (JFK) to Hato International Airport (CUR). Today, Curaçao is home to four local team members.
Dublin Airport is preparing for its busiest period of the year so far, with more than 850,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport for a mixture of St Patrick’s Day celebrations, Six Nations rugby and Cheltenham Festival.
M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava handled a record 212,945 passengers in February. Compared with February last year, when the airport recorded approximately 84,000 passengers on arrivals and departures, this represents a triple-digit year-on-year increase of 151%.
CityJet has recently selected several modules within the PDC AirlineSuite platform, including FlightTime, FlightOps and FlightCrew. By centralising fleet and crew information within a single integrated database, the airline aims to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency and optimise resource utilisation.
ACV – Chubu Centrair International Airport Continue to Strengthen Sister Airport Partnership
Japan remains one of Vietnam’s key aviation markets, ranking among the top 05 countries with the highest number of flights to Vietnam in 2025. In particular, the Nagoya-Vietnam route recorded 2,246 flights in 2025, carrying a total of 337,981 round-trip passengers, with an average frequency of 38-46 flights per week.
More than 2.3 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in February 2026, representing a +9.7% increase compared with February 2025, as demand for travel through Ireland’s main gateway remained strong.
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