Routes Asia 2017

By Karen O'Neill
The stand-out moments from our events around the world.
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By Karen O'Neill
The annual Routes Asia air service development forum was officially handed over to the Australian city of Brisbane today (21 March) at a ceremony in Okinawa, Japan.
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Marketing Awards and Routes Talks lead the way on the second day in Okinawa.
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By Richard Maslen
Singapore's Changi Airport was announced as the overall winner of the Routes Asia edition of the Routes 2017 Marketing Awards which were formally announced during the Networking Evening event which took place in Okinawa, Japan.
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By Wesley Charnock
The ambitious Chinese low-cost carrier wants further growth in SE Asia and beyond.
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By Wesley Charnock
National flag carriers enjoying significant advantages in Asian aviation
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By Edward Robertson
India is still failing to address capacity issues and high fuel prices despite a recent rethink of the country’s aviation policy. Speaking at a Routes Talks Focus on India, Mumbai International Airport CEO Rajeev Jain said the new Civil Aviation Policy has failed to address the fundamental problem of ensuring there is enough space for the country’s aviation sector.
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By Edward Robertson
Japanese low-cost carriers (LCCs) need to better understand the benefits of high-speed rail if they are to gain a firm foothold in the country’s aviation market, Cranfield University Centre for Air Transport Management Lecturer Dr Chikage Miyoshi said at a Focus on Japan Routes Talk presentation at Routes Asia.
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By Richard Maslen
Vietnam's low-cost carrier Vietjet Air is helping to stimulate the nation's air transport connectivity to position it as the fastest growing market across the region. With a low air travel presentation the opportunities for growth are extensive, Jay L Lingeswara, deputy director commercial, strategy and planning at VietJet Air told delegates in the first of today's Routes Talks sessions at Routes Asia.
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By Richard Maslen
There are differing views over the value of alliances to the world’s airlines and an increasing view that traditional global airline groupings are no longer the best fit for the changing structure of the sector.
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By Edward Robertson
The Asian Pacific region is the most in danger of missing out on passenger growth thanks to its congested airports, said Vijay Poonoosamy, vice president international affairs in the office of the president and CEO of UAE carrier Etihad Airways.
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By Richard Maslen
Indian full-service carrier Vistara hopes to take advantage to changes in air service regulations to launch international flights within the next year, its chief strategy and commercial officer, Sanjiv Kapoor, confirmed during a panel discussion at the Routes Asia Strategy Summit in Okinawa, Japan earlier today.
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By Edward Robertson
The truth, commitment and being prepared are the key qualities airlines look for in setting up new relationships with airports, Wilken Bellmann, head of network development long haul, Thomas Cook - Condor told delegates at the Routes Asia 2017 Strategy Summit.
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By Richard Maslen
The deputy director commercial, strategy and planning of Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air, Jay L Lingeswara has played down speculation that the airline is to acquire a small fleet of widebodied aircraft to launch long-haul flights. Speaking at the Routes Asia Strategy Summit in Okinawa, Japan earlier today he dismissed a quick launch date for the introduction of the flights, but confirmed it remains a short-term consideration.
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By Wesley Charnock
"There will be flashpoints," claims lawyer Alan Polivnick
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Highlights from a packed first day at Asia's foremost route development conference.
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LIVE coverage from Routes Asia 2017 - the only network development conference which unites Asia.
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By Richard Maslen
Now in its 15th year, Routes Asia brings together airlines, airports, tourism authorities and governments to plan new flights and increase existing services. Over 930 route development professionals from 110 airlines, 170 airports and 20 tourism authorities are expected to attend this year’s event at Okinawa Convention Centre.
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By Karen O'Neill
Okinawa will host the first Japanese Routes Asia air service development forum this weekend (19-21 March) to boost international transport connections.
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By Wesley Charnock
The huge surge in demand for flights across Asia is placing severe constraints on capacity. Ahead of his participation at Routes Asia HKIA director C K Ng outlines how he is aiming to ensure the airport keeps pace including its new £15bn third runway.
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By Wesley Charnock
Ahead of Routes Asia 2017 we spoke to Chin Leong Teo of Changi Airports International to hear his thoughts on the major challenges and opportunities facing aviation in the region.
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By Karen O'Neill
Routes Asia delegates can take time out from the event to enjoy Okinawa’s tourist hot spots.
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By Wesley Charnock
Alan Polivnick, partner at international law firm Watson, Farley & Williams, warns that rising tensions in China, Japan and North Korea threaten to destabilise the aviation industry.
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Find out how the Japanese market is developing and the major influencers behind its growth
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By Karen O'Neill
Airports and destinations in Asia have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in route development marketing.
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