Route additions between China and Europe, and expansion into Australia, reflect how airlines are adjusting long-haul networks to address competitive dynamics.
The Airline Award, which has been reviewed and scored by a panel of editorial judges, focuses on the importance of partnership in achieving successful routes.
Airports are adjusting to changes in passenger and cargo flows as travel patterns shift across global aviation networks, delegates at Routes Asia 2026 heard.
Airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are maintaining a cautious stance on potential fuel supply disruptions, according to ACI Asia-Pacific.
Melbourne Airport is setting its sights on expanding into underserved long-haul markets as advances in aircraft technology improve the viability of new routes.
A survey of 16,000 Wizz Air passengers in December 2025 and January 2026 found most believe commercial aviation is causing more pollution that it really is.
The inability of disabled passengers to sit onboard an aircraft in their own wheelchair is part of a systemic issue in passenger air transport, experts say.
Asia-Pacific airlines have entered Q2 of 2026 facing a mixed operating environment, with strong passenger demand and capacity growth offset by many factors.
One year after hosting Routes Asia 2025, Perth Airport is preparing for further growth after a record year, with international demand expected to remain strong.
