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Peach will gradually take over Vanilla Air’s route network from next summer ahead of a full merger of ANA’s two low-cost subsidiaries being completed by late October.

This week: El Al to open once weekly Las Vegas service; Air France to launch new route to Georgia; and Cathay Pacific extends Japanese network.

Icelandic low-cost carrier Wow air is to restructure and simplify its operations, which includes reducing the size of its fleet.

This week: Airbus hits 100 milestone from US factory, Rigail named new Air France CEO, SunExpress increases capacity and more.

Airline registrations have been flooding in for the 14th European Route Development Forum, taking place in Hannover next April.

Star Alliance carrier United Airlines has unveiled its largest ever international network expansion from its San Francisco hub.

Nominations must be received by midnight (GMT) Friday 14 December to be considered for the awards.

Fresh from signing a deal with the government of Ghana to create a new national carrier, Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines has outlined plans to launch services to the UK and Germany from the country’s capital Accra, the host city of Routes Africa in 2018.

Ahead of Routes Asia 2019, Erwin Balane, head of route development for The Philippine Department of Tourism, discusses why Cebu decided to host the event.

Delta Air Lines is continuing its offensive at Boston Logan International Airport with the addition of several business markets as it further challenges JetBlue’s dominance.

Saudi Arabia is one of the top five international travel markets from India, but a new codeshare deal between Jet Airways and Flynas will seek to improve connectivity even further.

Global passenger demand growth looks set to slow in 2019, according to the latest forecasts from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), but airline profits should climb higher on the back of falling oil prices and expanding economies.

The Indian Ocean may not be one of aviation’s busiest regions but these destinations' eye-catching tourist developments and proximity to rising economies in both Asia and Africa make them destinations to watch over the next few years.

Our top five stories this week: Norway's strategy for success; oneworld signs up first full African member; Québec seeks new connections; United moves deeper into Latin America; Bulletin board and more.

This week: TAP Air Portugal to increase US routes; United to offer new Frankfurt connection; and Juneyao Airlines to deploy new 787-9 on Singapore service.

Canada’s ‘secret’ destination is about to be discovered by a lot more visitors as it prepares for its role as host of Routes Americas 2019.

Preferential rates for some of our official hotels will end from Monday 10 December.

The consultancy hosted its 25th anniversary training event, covering every aspect of the world of route development.

Bergen, a city on the south-western coast of Norway surrounded by mountains and fjords, has been revealed as the host destination for Routes Europe in 2020. Routesonline caught up with Jasper Spruit, vice president of traffic development at airport operator Avinor, to find out more about Norway’s year-round appeal.

This week: China Southern president departs; Small Planet Airlines ceases flying; SAS CEO warns of challenges ahead; Boeing delivers its 2,000th aircraft to China and more.

Global airline alliance oneworld is to secure new connections to Africa in mid-2020 after signing up its first full member on the continent.

Canada is the latest country to agree a new air services arrangement with the UK for flights once Britain exits the European Union.

Routes Asia 2019 host partner likely to break previous record for international passenger growth after opening of new terminal earlier in the year.

In the latest issue of Routes News: China Southern Airlines' expansion plans; a look at the recent low-cost carrier failures in the European long-haul market; why Jordan’s port city Aqaba is on the up and more.

We profile British Airways, the United Kingdom flag carrier and attendee at Routes Europe 2019.