The World Routes Marketing Awards have been revamped for the 25th anniversary of the global route development forum, which will take place in Adelaide this September.
Three more foreign airlines have applied to operate domestic flights in Brazil as Latin America’s largest air travel market continues to open up to new entrants. Routesonline looks at the growth of the Brazilian domestic market despite the suspension of Avianca Brasil’s operations.
As Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines prepare to begin codesharing on domestic and international routes in Vietnam and Russia, the two countries are seeking to generate stronger ties and further stimulate traffic.
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair is to establish a subsidiary in Malta, with plans to have as many as ten aircraft on the island's register within the next three years. The airline will become the third new brand in the expanding group’s family of carriers.
Routes Silk Road will bring together key decision makers from the region’s airlines, airports and tourism authorities for face-to-face meetings, networking opportunities and the Routes conference programme.
The two airlines are seeking approval to cooperate on services between Australia and the UK and Ireland via mutual connection points. The partnership could result in the launch of new international routes.
This week: Malindo Air is to begin a new service to India; Flydubai expands presence in Russia; Air Canada rouge to introduce Caribbean service from Routes Americas 2019 host.
Athens, Manchester and Milan could be set for new routes to China if the latest applications to the Civil Aviation Administration of China are given the green light.
Following a record-breaking year for exhibitors in Guangzhou, the world’s leading airports, tourism authorities, suppliers and airlines are confirmed to exhibit in Adelaide.
This week: THAI Smile to become Star Alliance connecting partner; Wizz to base sixth aircraft in Vienna; IATA downgrades airline profit forecast and more.
Singapore Airlines have been confirmed as the official carrier for the 25th World Route Development Forum which will take place in Adelaide, Australia, 21-24 September 2019.
American Airlines and Qantas have been granted tentative approval for a joint venture on flights between the US and Australia and New Zealand, opening the door for the launch new routes and increased capacity. The first new services are expected to link Brisbane with Chicago and San Francisco.
As the previously troubled Air Malta goes from strength to strength, chief executive Clifford Chetcuti is assuring the sector it is an airline that is poised to deliver
"I have 25 years’ experience and if I look to the US I can tell you we are currently seeing the final phase before strong consolidation," says to Lufthansa Group's chairman and chief executive Carsten Spohr.
