Routes

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 24 September 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Air Transat is set to debut in Brazil over the coming months, as SAS and Lufthansa re-enter markets they previously withdrew from.

Despite disruptions from Super Typhoon Ragasa, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) remains on course with its strategy to develop high-growth markets.

Nine awards are up for grabs at the Routes World Awards 2025, which honor the outstanding efforts made by organizations and individuals.

Cathay Pacific will open service between Hong Kong and Seattle in April 2026, returning to a route the carrier dropped at the beginning of the pandemic.

From Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong, Prague Airport’s Jiri Vyskoc outlines how new transatlantic services are helping to fuel passenger growth.

From Routes World 2025, Warsaw Chopin Airport sets out how new Gulf and African services, coupled with modernization works, will sustain growth until Poland’s new central airport opens.

From Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong, Ontario International Airport highlights its ambitions to strengthen its role as Southern California’s second global gateway.

Officials in Nevada believe the long-discussed second Las Vegas airport project is realistically on track for potential completion in the mid-2030s.

From Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong, Chongqing Airport’s General Manager Yin Xiaohua says new infrastructure is paving the way for the city to scale up its intercontinental network.

All the important data related to London Stansted Airport in recent years.

The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.

Romania’s HiSky will launch flights between Bucharest and Chicago in summer 2026, restoring a transatlantic link last served by Tarom more than 20 years ago.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Etihad Airways will relaunch service to Damascus in June 2026, its first flights to Syria in almost 14 years.

Allegiant Air will cease all operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in early 2026, marking the end of a 17-year presence at the airport.

Allegiant Air will cease all operations at Los Angeles International Airport in early 2026, marking the end of a 17-year presence at the airport.

Aer Lingus will launch nonstop flights from Dublin to Raleigh-Durham International Airport next summer, expanding its footprint in the U.S. southeast.

Cathay Pacific says government plans to develop an SAF industry chain and pursue new air services agreements in emerging markets will be critical in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a global hub.

Delta Air Lines unveiled two new transatlantic routes that will connect the U.S. to Malta and Sardinia, Italy.

Asia-Pacific domestic trunk routes continue to dominate the global rankings by capacity in summer 2025, led by Jeju–Seoul Gimpo with more than 8.3 million available seats.

Thirty organizations and 10 individuals are being recognized in this year’s edition of the Routes World 2025 Awards, taking place in Hong Kong.

As Routes World celebrates its 30th anniversary, 2019 host Adelaide Airport is marking record passenger growth, driven by a series of route wins.

EVA Air, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are among the airlines expanding their long-haul networks to and from the U.S. over the forthcoming winter 2025-26 season.

More than 29 million passengers travelled through Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) during the first half of 2025, with traffic up 16.5% year on year and flight movements rising 10.1%.