Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 6 May 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.
LEAV Aviation is a new airline at FMO, basing an Airbus A320 at the airport during S26. The airline will operate four routes this year: Heraklion (3pw), Fuerteventura (2pw) and Rhodes (2pw).
Wizz Air continues to expand its presence in Cyprus and further develop its base at Larnaka Airport, with the addition of new routes that respond directly to passenger demand and strengthen the island’s year-round air connectivity.
easyJet has announced the launch of three new winter routes from its recently opened base at Newcastle Airport, continuing its investment in the region and expanding connectivity for customers across the North East of England.
Strong growth was recorded across Malaysia Airports’ local network in the f irst quarter of 2026, with KL International Airport (KLIA) recording 16.9 million passenger movements, a 14.4% increase year-on-year.
It took less than four months for M. R. Štefánik Airport to handle its one-millionth passenger this year. The first major milestone - one million passengers - was reached on 28 April.
The airline will operate this route twice weekly during S26, increasing to three times a week in autumn.
This significant recognition, presented by Skytrax during the PTE World 2026 event in London, marks a milestone for the airport as it enters the ranking of the world’s top 100 airports for the first time.
The numbers travelling will be split equally between the arrivals and departure with just over 232,000 passengers set to both arrive and depart.
With the start of the IATA winter schedule, British Airways will be moving its nonstop Tampa service from London's Gatwick Airport to its major hub at Heathrow instead.
Recognized Among Brazil’s Best at the ‘Best of Brazilian Tourism’ Awards: São Paulo – Campinas Viracopos International Airport Strengthens its Position as a Strategic Airline Hub
Recently ranked 2nd among all airports in Brazil at the Best of Brazilian Tourism Awards, organized by the prestigious Brazilian newspaper Estadão, Viracopos continues to gain recognition not only for passenger experience, but for delivering the fundamentals that airlines value most: efficiency, reliability, and consistency.
Hung Kings Commemoration Day and April 30 Holiday: Cam Ranh International Terminal Ready for Peak Travel
As visitor numbers are expected to rise significantly during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and April 30 holiday period, Cam Ranh International Terminal continues to affirm its role as a modern, safe, and professional aviation gateway to Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa.
Paxup: G'day Perth Airport and Brisbane Airport! Two new dots at opposite ends of the country
Both airports are now using PaxUp to support their air service development with data-driven insights, turning analysis into concrete opportunities and stronger airline conversations.
The direct Hanoi - Delhi (HAN-DEL) service has been officially launched by Air India from May 2026, operating five weekly flights (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) using Airbus A320neo aircraft configured with Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes.
Tampere will participate in the upcoming Routes Europe 2026 and the Tourism Sustainability Summit, continuing its active work in strengthening international connectivity and sustainable destination development.
Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, has expanded its flight schedule for the Eid al-Adha period from 21 to 31 May 2026, increasing total inbound and outbound flights to 80 and offering over 15,000 seats across both domestic and international services.
From stunning natural landscapes to a rich local culinary world, Nha Trang always knows how to captivate international travelers and offer fascinating cultural exchange experiences.
PaxUp continues to grow the footprint in Germany: herzlich willkommen, Düsseldorf Airport!
With Düsseldorf joining, we’re further strengthening our presence in our home market and expanding our network of airports using data-driven approaches to route development.
We have achieved Level 3 Accreditation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program, a recognition of our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our collaborative work with our partners and stakeholders.
By participating in the Conference announcing the master planning for the Ninh Chu National Tourism Area through 2045, combined with the 2026 tourism business gathering, CRTC continues to demonstrate its meaningful contribution to air connectivity and the development of Khanh Hoa as a destination.
Chris has over three decades of aviation industry experience, including senior leadership roles at British Airways World Cargo, where he led commercial development across global freight markets.
PUJ has been recognized in the 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards, presented by Airports Council International World (ACI World), as one of the best airports in the world in terms of passenger experience, repeating a distinction it had already obtained for eight consecutive years and which in 2025 represents the ninth in its history, once again consolidating its regional leadership.
In the face of a shifting global tourism landscape, Khanh Hoa province has recorded remarkable growth figures in the first four months of 2026. The province welcomed approximately 1.4 million international visitors, a 33.8% increase year-on-year—a growth rate that significantly outperforms the national average.
Throughout the three-day programme, ACV engaged in a series of in-depth meetings and bilateral networking sessions, aimed at strengthening existing partnerships while identifying new route opportunities.
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Analyst Perspective: Losing Spirit - what the collapse of a ULCC pioneer reveals about the US market
The collapse of Spirit Airlines marks the end of one of the most recognisable ultra-low-cost operators in the United States, but it should not be mistaken for a broader failure of the low-cost model itself.
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