Routes

Routes takes a look at the busiest routes in the Asia-Pacific region this month and how the picture has changed compared with pre-pandemic levels.

Wizz Air’s Abu Dhabi-based carrier is adding two more destinations to its network, while the Hungarian group’s application for US approval for transatlantic cargo operations has been rejected.

Grounded regional aircraft are forcing the airline to stay conservative on capacity.

The Airlander 10 aircraft opens new possibilities with its potential ability to land on any large flat surface.

Routes details the latest new route announcements, as well as the services returning to carriers’ networks.

Routes and ASM take a look at the case for Nuremburg-New York as the German airport looks to secure a first nonstop service to the US.

Travel demand in Europe is forecast to recover to 70% of 2019 levels despite headwinds caused by high inflation and staff shortages and strikes.

Kuala Lumpur-based airline deepened its codeshare relationship with Qatar Airways earlier this year.

Chicago-based carrier is remaining cautious on capacity, citing global trends that present potential headwinds.

The agreement is the latest step in a wider partnership between the airlines.

The airline plans to open a second route to the US from next April, targeting the large Serbian diaspora in the Chicago area.

The move has been criticized by tourism advocates, who say it will negatively affect travel to Canada.

The move follows two new crew bases opened by the carrier this summer.

Warm weather leisure routes launching this winter include the resumption of Vancouver-Miami flights, last operated by the carrier almost two decades ago.

Buena Carla Zaldivia outlines the tourism rebound in the Philippines.

The airlines plan to cooperate on passenger and cargo routes.

CDG, Paris Orly airports both handled far more passengers in June 2022 versus June 2021.

Four routes supposed to be launched this month from the new Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport are on hold.

The carrier will fly more services from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The carrier is catering to American football fans who travel to weekend games.

The battle between Delta Air Lines and United Airlines for three of the available four frequencies between the US and South Africa is nearing a conclusion—and both carriers are set to be winners.

The rebuild of the Malaysian medium- and long-haul LCC’s network is continuing with the restart of routes to Melbourne, Perth and Auckland.

The airline has filed plans to launch two new services to the Israeli city as international passenger traffic from India continues to surge.

The aviation sector in Malta continues to experience significant growth as more airlines consider setting up operations on the Mediterranean island.

The airline is resisting LHR’s efforts to impose capacity limits to deal with staffing shortages at the airport.