Route Analysis: BKK-NRT, SEA-LHR, RIX-KTT

Oct 21, 2020
Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at ZIPAIR Tokyo’s second passenger service; the latest connection planned between Seattle and London Heathrow; and a new leisure destination joining airBaltic’s network.
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Recovery Tracker: LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Porter Airlines and more

By David Casey Oct 16, 2020
A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports seek to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Delta outlines long-haul rebuild

By David Casey Aug 24, 2020
More routes are returning to Delta Air Lines’ long-haul network during the upcoming winter and summer seasons, but some destinations like Mumbai and Osaka are not currently scheduled to resume.
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Philippine Airlines drops all domestic Manila service in face of COVID-19 spike

By Adrian Schofield Aug 04, 2020
The government is imposing strict measures for the metro Manila area.
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Recovery Tracker: Cebu Pacific, Austrian Airlines, Air New Zealand and more

By David Casey Jul 31, 2020
A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports continue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Etihad re-opens global network

By Wesley Charnock Jul 07, 2020
Gulf carrier aims to “gradually” resume services with the goal of operating 45% of its pre-COVID capacity by August.
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Route Analysis: BUD-ICN, DOH-YYZ, BRU-MRU

Jul 01, 2020
With COVID-19 travel restrictions easing in parts of the world, airlines are gradually rebuilding their networks. Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at LOT restarting an Asian route, Air Belgium launching a winter sun service and a boost for Toronto.
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BA plans long-haul route resumptions

By David Casey Jun 04, 2020
British Airways has filed tentative plans to increase its long-haul flying in July.
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ZIPAIR to debut as cargo-only airline

By David Casey May 22, 2020
Japan Airlines’ new subsidiary ZIPAIR Tokyo will start life as a cargo-only operator rather than a long-haul low-cost airline as previously envisaged.
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COVID-19: European market update (w/e May 17)

By David Casey May 20, 2020
Routes' weekly update on how airlines and airports across Europe are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Korean Air ramping up international routes

By Adrian Schofield May 07, 2020
Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington among routes to be added back.
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ZIPAIR plans to launch first US route

By David Casey Apr 22, 2020
Japan Airlines’ new low-cost carrier ZIPAIR Tokyo is planning to begin service to Hawaii before the end of the year ahead of opening routes to other destinations in the US.
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Korean Air adding back suspended domestic flights in May

By Adrian Schofield Apr 14, 2020
Domestic schedule moves toward normalcy as South Korea recovers from COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: North America market update (w/e March 29)

By David Casey Mar 30, 2020
Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across North America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Korean Air contends with COVID-19, cuts international flights

By Adrian Schofield Mar 02, 2020
South Korea has reported the largest number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases outside of China.
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Route rundown: DLI-ICN, CDG-ROB, FRA-YEG

Dec 13, 2019
This week: VietJet is further expanding service to Seoul; Air France plans to resume flights to Monrovia in Liberia; and German leisure airline Condor is adding a sixth destination in Canada.
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Tourism appetite drives Vietnam - South Korea capacity growth

By David Casey Oct 22, 2019
The market between Vietnam and South Korea has grown at a phenomenal rate in recent years, with fledgling carrier Bamboo Airways the latest airline to enter the fray. Routesonline looks at the rising competition on routes between the two countries.
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Route rundown: LHR-GRU, TLV-DUB, ICN-MNL

Sep 12, 2019
This week: Virgin Atlantic’s first flights to Brazil; El Al Israel Airlines to add two new European routes; and Delta Air Lines opens reservation for its planned Seoul Incheon – Manila route.
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LOT to add Seoul route from Budapest

By David Casey Jul 30, 2019
LOT Polish Airlines is to add its first long-haul route to Asia from Budapest Airport as it continues to build its network from the Hungarian capital.
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Jetstar enters underserved Australia - South Korea market

By David Casey May 07, 2019
Low-cost carrier Jetstar is moving into the growing but underserved Australia - South Korea market, sensing an opportunity to stimulate further two-way demand between the countries with its lower fares.
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Route rundown: SAW-MAN, AKL-ICN, BOM-AUH

Apr 18, 2019
This week: Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines adds second UK destination; Air New Zealand to serve Seoul; and IndiGo moves in on Jet Airways' routes.
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Leading airports, destinations and suppliers to exhibit at Routes Asia 2019

Oct 25, 2018
More than 25 companies have confirmed to exhibit at the event in the Philippines city of Cebu next March.
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Why Korean Air is returning to Boston

By David Casey Aug 08, 2018
Boston has secured a non-stop route to its largest unserved city in Asia, representing one of the first additions to the newly launched transpacific joint venture between Korean Air and Delta Air Lines.
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Route rundown: AMS-BOS, GRU-UIO, ICN-OKA

Aug 02, 2018
This week: KLM resumes Boston after 24 years; GOL to start an Ecuador route; and Air Seoul expands Japan network.
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Delta adds Asia destinations but cuts Hong Kong

By David Casey Jun 14, 2018
Delta Air Lines is to launch two new non-stop routes to Asia but plans to end its Seattle - Hong Kong service from October.
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