Routes 360 Headlines: Key Stories Of The Week (W/C March 30, 2026)
Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 1 April 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.
airBaltic will launch a new winter seasonal route between Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) and Tenerife, starting 29 October 2026.
WSI CEO Simon Hickey said this is an historic moment for everyone who’s played a role in bringing WSI to life – Australia’s first international greenfield airport in more than 50 years.
M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava is introducing the most extensive summer flight schedule in its history, effective from Sunday, 29 March. Passengers will be able to choose from 77 scheduled routes to 63 destinations in 29 countries.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has launched three daily flights on the Riga–Copenhagen route as of March 2026, significantly increasing frequency and capacity between the two capitals.
Wizz Air, the leading airline in Slovakia, proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary of entering Bratislava Airport, marking a decade of strong growth and commitment to the country. The milestone is accompanied by a significant expansion, including the launch of 9 new routes just this month and a broader network growth throughout the year.
According to the latest announcement by Skytrax on the “World’s Top 100 Airports 2026,” two Vietnamese airports have once again made impressive progress.
Cardiff Airport is delighted to welcome over 46,000 travellers this Easter, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period last year.
In the S26 season, passengers travelling from Riga Airport will benefit from a broader range of destinations, a new airline, and increased flight frequencies on high-demand routes, providing more convenient travel options for both business and leisure.
Cyprus is maintaining its position as a reliable and attractive market for airlines. Despite the challenging regional landscape, operational stability remains firmly in place. Air traffic at Larnaka and Pafos airports has remained uninterrupted, with a broad network of destinations and all scheduled services operating normally.
With the start of the North-Rhine Westphalian Easter holidays next weekend, the first major travel wave of 2026 is set to begin. Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport expects more than 30,000 passengers on holiday flights taking advantage of convenient connections to sunny destinations.
Located on Vietnam’s northeastern coast, Hai Phong is rapidly emerging as a strategic destination for aviation-led tourism growth. With a strong industrial base, modern infrastructure, and proximity to globally recognized attractions, the city presents growing opportunities for airlines and airport operators seeking to expand in Northern Vietnam.
Big news: PaxUp has been rolled out across the member airports of the Romanian Airports Association (Asociaţia Aeroporturilor din România).
Europe's top 12 low cost airline brands collectively carried 598 million passengers in 2025, which was a year-on-year increase of 6%.
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