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As Routes Americas 2019 gets underway in Québec City today, Routesonline can reveal the top ten busiest passenger air routes in the Americas region, as well as those which have grown at the fastest rate over the past year.

Routes Americas 2019 delegates braved the cold to take in the sights of Quebec City.

Flycana hopes to be the first ULCC originating in the Caribbean. Routesonline speaks to the airline's Nikolay Maltsev about the carrier's plans.

This week: Quito has secured another new service to Europe; Indian low-cost carrier GoAir is adding a fourth international destination; and Alitalia is to relaunch a connection between Milan and St Petersburg.

Routes Americas 2019 in Quebec takes place against a backdrop of growth in the Canadian market, with further capacity increases expected this year as the country’s ULCC market begins to take off.

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Hear from industry leaders and other aviation experts at the event next month.

We profile Aer Lingus, the flag carrier airline of Ireland owned by International Airlines Group.

Seasoned airline executive Steven Greenway took the helm of WestJet’s ultra low-cost carrier Swoop less than a year ago, overseeing its launch and the subsequent growth of its route network. Ahead of his participation at Routes Americas 2019 in Québec City, he tells Routesonline why the airline is appealing to a new breed of Canadian travellers.

Global passenger traffic demand rose at a healthy rate in 2018 despite volatile fuel prices, the uncertainty created by Brexit and US-China trade tensions.

This week: Virgin Australia names new CEO; Hainan to open Dublin’s second link to China; Qantas officially cancels A380 order; Thomas Cook mulls airline sale; Hop! to be rebranded and more.

Eight questions for Jay L Lingeswara, who leads the strategy and planning management team at VietJet Air.

In the second of a two part feature, Routesonline takes a closer look at the airports and destinations named as finalists in the Routes Americas 2019 Marketing Awards.

A “comprehensive air services agreement” has been negotiated between the European Union and Qatar following talks in Doha.

German leisure airline Germania has terminated flight operations and filed for insolvency after failing to secure investment.

Transforming its fleet and maximising technology are two ways Hawaiian Airlines aims to compete with bigger carriers, explains CEO Peter Ingram.

This week: A non-stop route between Mexico City and Barcelona; IndiGo advances European ambitions; and Ethiopian Airlines swaps Los Angeles for Houston.

We profile China Eastern, the Shanghai-based airline which is attending Routes Asia 2019.

Europe’s top five airlines by ASKs have all confirmed their attendance at the most results-driven route development forum in Europe.

We take a look at the last five years of Routes Europe Marketing Awards Overall Winners and how their performance compares now to at the time of receiving their award.

Delegates are able to request meetings with their key airline targets, including Air China, Qatar Airways and AirAsia.

In the first of a two-part feature, Routesonline takes a closer look at the airports shortlisted in two categories of the Routes Americas 2019 Marketing Awards.

Greg Hamilton, president of the Aviation Week Network, of which Routes is a member, explains why 2019 is a year for acceleration.

This week: Qatar Airways converts ten A321neos; AirAsia commits to new Lombok hub; Cebu Pacific to add 12 aircraft; Norwegian to cut routes after fundraising and more.

SEA Group’s Milan Malpensa Airport is targeting more than 25 million passengers this year following a record 12 months when it boosted its domestic and international network.