Delegates will be able to gain an insight into the planning structure of airlines, their markets of interest and the relevant information that airlines need to deliver new routes during a series of Route Exchange briefings at this year’s Routes Americas.
Senior route development officials from four airlines and a leading global tour operator will brief the event audience on their network development strategy and what they want to see in an airport approach providing the opportunity for Airport and Tourism Authority delegates to gain an insight into the planning structure of the companies.
This year there are more Route Exchange briefings than ever before and details of the presentations are listed below:
GARUDA INDONESIA
Indonesia’s largest carrier will outline its plan for narrow and widebody expansion within the Asia market from its Jakarta base.
Monday 16th April – 08:55am
AIR CHINA
Star Alliance member will outlines how it plans to grow its far east network from Beijing which serves over 90 destinations.
Monday 16th April – 10:10am
FINNAIR
Europe’s largest airline into Asia will discuss its plans for further growth in Asia.
Monday 16th April – 11:25am
EMIRATES AIRLINE
Emirates briefing will be delivered by Rick Wagstaffe and Anand Lakshminarayanan and will discuss Emirates route development strategy in the Asia region and how it plans to grow its destination reach.
Monday 16th April – 14:25pm
SICHUAN AIRLINES
As well as rapidly growing its domestic network, Sichuan Airlines in now growing its international footprint. An opportunity to hear from one of China’s fastest growing carriers.
Tuesday 17th April – 08:55am
CEBU PACIFIC
Their briefing will focus on the Chinese, Middle Eastern and Australian markets. They have A330’s for delivery in 2013 which will allow them to launch long haul services.
Tuesday 17th April – 10:10am
HAINAN AIRLINES
At Routes Asia last year, Hainan Airlines’ RX briefing led to new service to Brussels Airport, and the carrier will again outline opportunities for airports wishing to gain a link with China.
Tuesday 17th April – 11:25am
There are also two special destination briefings…
SEYCHELLES
A briefing by the Minister of Tourism & Culture, Alain St. Ange about the hosting Routes Africa this year and also the collaboration with the other islands in the Indian Ocean in trying to increase air access.
Monday 16th April – 16:05pm
PHILIPPINES
They will talk about the unserved opportunities for carriers in the Philippines now that there is increased liberalisation over Philippine skies.
Time - TBC
With over 300 airline and airport members, Route Exchange, the innovative new route development tool from Routesonline, hosts airports and airline clients who are leading the way with digital marketing and are actively campaigning their market intelligence through this online platform.
Beyond the recent design refresh, the other significant additions to our airport profiles include OAG RouteMapper - an interactive route mapping and timetable product, showing at-a-glance all the destinations served from the airport and the carriers flying these routes, making it easier for airline network planning teams to evaluate commercial opportunities.
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