Americas

By Gracie Davies
The largest route development forum in the Americas opens today, with about 800 industry professionals in attendance.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Flycana hopes to be the first ULCC originating in the Caribbean. Routesonline speaks to the airline's Nikolay Maltsev about the carrier's plans.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By Routes News
Transforming its fleet and maximising technology are two ways Hawaiian Airlines aims to compete with bigger carriers, explains CEO Peter Ingram.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
We speak to Richard Muise, director of European operations for American Airlines, about his life in and out of work ahead of his participation at Routes Americas 2019.
Airports & Networks

By Edward Robertson
High taxes and fluctuating seasonal demand are among the challenges facing Canada’s aviation market, but they’re ones the country’s national carrier is prepared to tackle head-on. "None of the issues are insurmountable," according to John Macleod, Air Canada's VP of global sales and alliances.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
As one of the co-founders of Transat, Jean-Marc Eustache has been at the helm of the group since 1987 and has helped to grow the company into a giant of the Canadian travel industry. He speaks exclusively to Routesonline about mounting competition in Air Transat’s home market, how the airline is strengthening its position on transatlantic routes, and the future growth of its fleet. Ahead of his planned retirement, Eustache also discusses some of the proudest achievements during his distinguished career - and the toughest challenges he has faced.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
We profile Air Canada, the country's flag carrier and attendee of Routes Americas 2019.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
This week: Kenya Airways is returning to Rome after seven years away; Air New Zealand is set to add Christchurch – Singapore; and Swoop is upping trans-border capacity from Edmonton.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Capacity between Canada and Mexico grew by 16 percent last year to more than 5.6 million seats, with start-up Jetlines the latest airline to announce plans to serve the market.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
This week: Finnair adds fifth destination in Japan; Frontier Airlines returns to Boston; and AirAsia continues to expand its international network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
In the second part of our interview with Vincent Hodder, the chief executive of LEVEL, he discusses the low-cost carrier’s existing network and route development strategy
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
How is the LCC market shaping up in the Americas? We look at some of the key data.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Aviation consultancy ASM has helped to secure a major new international route for Suriname with the confirmation that Star Alliance member Copa Airlines is to launch a twice weekly service from the South American country to Panama City.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
This week: Tributes paid to Southwest Airlines founder; Qatar Airways takes stake in China Southern; Neeleman’s latest venture firms up A220 order; VINCI Airports to make £2.9bn Gatwick investment and more.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
What will the year ahead have in store for the commercial aviation industry? From further consolidation in Europe to a shake-up of global airline alliances, Nigel Mayes from leading consultancy ASM casts his eye on what might shape the aviation world in 2019.
Airports & Networks

By Rachel Pickford
Time is running out to take advantage of early booking rates for the event held in Québec City, Canada next February.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
As 2018 draws to a close, Routesonline looks at some of the biggest stories making the headlines this year. Part one of our review features the attempted takeover of Norwegian; an interview with British Airways boss Alex Cruz; the first non-stop link between the UK and Australia; and the fastest-growing airports in the world. Plus we were in Quito, Brisbane and Bilbao for the regional Americas, Asia and Europe route development forums.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Star Alliance carrier United Airlines has unveiled its largest ever international network expansion from its San Francisco hub.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
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.
Airports & Networks