Routes

By David Casey
UK-based regional airline Flybe is putting itself up for sale and warned of further flight capacity cuts in the face of ongoing challenges in the European short-haul market.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
Ongoing profitability challenges in the aviation sector require more innovative solutions, says a leading industry figure.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Europe must address “deep-rooted issues” which damage the competitiveness of its aviation industry, the director general and chief executive of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged.
Airports & Networks

By Kimberley Hall
Airline network planners can begin voting for the airports and destinations they feel have delivered exceptional marketing services from Monday 19 November.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Air New Zealand is boosting capacity on its Auckland - Gold Coast route by almost 60 percent from early next year at the same time as AirAsia X ends its service.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
As low-cost carrier Flynas begins taking delivery of the first of 80 Airbus A320neo aircraft, Routesonline looks at the rapid growth of Saudi Arabia’s aviation market, boosted by a rapidly expanding tourism sector and a more liberalised approach.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Kazakhstan is set for its first low-cost airline as part of flag carrier Air Astana’s response to fierce competition and rising operating costs.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Our top five stories this week: European airline shake-up will continue, says easyJet's CEO; Canada does not have a true LCC but that is about to change - Jetlines CEO; Why United's Chinese expansion could dent American's plans; Icelandair agrees to buy rival WOW; China will need 7,400 new aircraft in the next 20 years - Airbus and more.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
This week: Hainan Airlines expands European network; LEVEL increases competition from Barcelona; and Alitalia adds first new US route since 2010.
Airports & Networks

By Alex Ofkants
With this year’s Routes events successfully completed, we can now reveal that it was not only a record-breaking year for the events but also for the Routes app.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
China will account for almost one fifth of the world's new aircraft demand over the next two decades, according to estimates from Airbus.
Airports & Networks

By Rachel Pickford
Industry leaders will be sharing their insight on what Brexit means for the industry, airport and destination marketing and the significance of airline incentives.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
This week: Bombardier to sell Q Series; American Airlines orders 15 E175 jets; Vietjet firms up A321neo order; Azul and Copa strengthen ties and more.
Airports & Networks

Routes' host and event management team document their recent site visit to the tropical destination for the 17th Routes Asia taking place next March.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
United Airlines is seeking to expand its footprint in China - and the move could have an impact on American Airlines’ hopes of temporarily suspending some services to the Asian powerhouse.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Global passenger traffic growth slowed in September amid severe hurricane and typhoon activity, coupled with rising airline cost pressures.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
As one of the main beneficiaries of Air Berlin’s demise, easyJet’s chief executive Johan Lundgren expects there to be further consolidation of the European aviation industry over the coming months.
Airports & Networks

Icelandair has agreed to buy Skúli Mogensen's low-cost rival WOW air in an all share deal.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Jetlines' new chief executive Javier Suarez tells Routesonline why Canada is ready for the start-up ultra low-cost carrier.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Our top five stories on Routes Weekly: Europe's winter capacity; airline consolidation ‘damaging aviation profitability’; WestJet extends European network; Kenya Airways targets Beijing after launch of New York route; Lufthansa to reduce capacity growth and more.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The new chief executive of Canadian start-up Jetlines has been confirmed as a speaker for Routes Americas 2019, which will take place in the city of Quebec in February.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
This week: Ethiopian to connect West Africa with the West Coast of the US; Thai AirAsia to launch new Sri Lanka service; and United to offer special Barcelona flights.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
The negative media coverage of the airline industry is exacerbating the deepening pilot shortage, an expert has warned.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
This week we profile Routes Americas 2019 attendee interCaribbean Airways, the airline based in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Airports & Networks

By Alex Ofkants
Plan ahead to make the most of your time at the industry’s leading route development events.
Airports & Networks