Routes 360 Headlines: Key Stories Of The Week (W/C March 23, 2026)
Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 25 March 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.
The new base at Newcastle Airport will be home to three easyJet aircraft, supporting around 1,200 jobs, including 140 direct roles for pilots and cabin crew. The airline is now offering 86 flights per week to 22 leisure destinations across Europe and North Africa.
Cam Ranh International Terminal (CRTC), in strategic collaboration with the Khanh Hoa Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Center and key aviation partners, successfully co-hosted the grand inauguration of Belavia Belarusian Airlines' direct flight from Minsk.
Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) was recognized as the “Best Airport in Central America and the Caribbean” at the 2026 World Airport Awards, organized by Skytrax, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the global airport industry.
M. R. Štefánik Airport has been ranked the 9th best airport in Eastern Europe. The ranking among the top 10 airports in the region was determined by passenger votes in the globally recognised aviation survey Skytrax – World Airport Awards 2026.
Curaçao International Airport (CUR) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Skytrax Award 2026 for Best Airport Staff in Central America & the Caribbean, a prestigious recognition that is based on passenger evaluations of the quality of staff service delivered across the airport journey.
Dublin Airport has announced the long-awaited re-opening of one of its most popular airside passenger lounges, alongside the opening of a new lounge in Terminal 1.
In the highly competitive landscape of global aviation, the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards have recognized significant improvements across Vietnam’s key aviation hubs. Leading this national charge, Cam Ranh International Airport has achieved a historic breakthrough, cementing its place among the World’s Top 6 Cleanest Airports.
Viracopos achieves CEIV Pharma recertification until 2028 and reinforces its leadership in pharmaceutical logistics
Recognized as one of the main Cargo Terminals in Latin America, Viracopos International Airport, in Campinas (SP), has achieved CEIV Pharma recertification, granted by IATA (International Air Transport Association), valid until December 31, 2028.
Business Travel in 2026: resilient demand meets risk, cost and strategic reset
Business travel has entered 2026 with renewed momentum, but the structure of corporate mobility has changed significantly. Demand is stabilising as companies once again recognise the strategic importance of face-to-face engagement for sales, project delivery and international collaboration.
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