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For the first time a new award at the World Routes Marketing Awards will recognise the contribution of top-performing individuals.

Dublin has secured its first direct route to the Asia-Pacific region with Cathay Pacific.

Air transport in Iceland has been transformed over the past decade, with national flag carrier Icelandair leading the charge. The airline’s chief executive Birkir Holm Gudnason spoke to Routesonline about the growth of the transatlantic market via Reykjavík.

The aviation industry’s most senior leaders will take part in the World Routes 2017 conference programme, including Willie Walsh, CEO of IAG.

The ten largest airlines by passengers and RPK are all confirmed to attend World Routes 2017.

China Eastern Airlines, the second-largest airline in China by passenger numbers, is preparing to significantly expand its fleet over the next five years.

NextJet, the largest regional airline in Sweden, will continue to operate beyond November after its owners agreed to provide a cash injection.

AirAsia is to increase the size of its fleet before the end of the year, with chief executive Tony Fernandes explaining the expansion underlines the airline’s confidence in the Asian market.

Qantas has called on Airbus and Boeing to conquer the "last frontier in global aviation" by developing an aircraft that can fly non-stop from Sydney to London.

This week: American Airlines expands European focus; new Bordeaux route for AirBaltic; and Pakistan International Airlines to fly Karachi–Bangkok.

As passenger numbers at Pittsburgh International Airport continue to rise, chief executive Christina Cassotis outlines how the airport is successfully transitioning from a hub to focus on point-to-point traffic.

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With more than 23,000 arrivals and departures expected, airports across the UK are readying for a record August bank holiday weekend.

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WOW air only began serving the US in 2015 but now has 12 destinations in its network following the launch of four new routes.

Airline passenger numbers to Jamaica have grown by 10 percent over the past five years, but the Caribbean island is seeking to further increase its global share of international tourists by tapping into new and existing markets.

Honk Kong-based regional carrier Cathay Dragon is poised to expand its operations in the region after signing an agreement for 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft.

It has been a passenger favourite since its launch in 1970, but the Boeing 747’s days appear to be ever more numbered as airlines continue to modernise their fleets.

New China Eastern routes contribute to growth at BNE

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Three years after construction work started, Norway’s second largest airport has officially opened its new terminal building which will double available capacity.

Ahead of World Routes 2017, Routesonline gathered the thoughts of three airlines to find out the golden rules when preparing for network development meetings.

Ahead of World Routes 2017, each week we will be profiling a different member of the Routes team.

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific is to expand its route network and increase its fleet of Airbus A350-900 aircraft as it grapples with "intense competition", particularly on international routes to and from China.

This week: Frontier brings the first new mainline service between San Antonio, Texas and Ontario, California; Budapest gets an Agadir link; and Juneyao increases its Philippines focus.