Airports & Networks

South African Tourism Minister, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, reveals his dream of making an African e-visa regime a reality, enhancing accessibility

Ghanaian newcomer Africa World Airlines has ambitious plans to expand its activities into international markets ahead of its first anniversary in

SkyTeam alliance member Kenya Airways has inaugurated flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi International Airport. The carrier launched a three times

In a discussion on the theme “Understanding the Market Opportunity”, Marc Gordien, Vice President Consulting, Europe, Middle East & Africa of the

Delegates arriving early at this year's Routes Africa event in Kampala were able to gain an insight into life in Uganda on a couple of special tours

Air Mauritius has completed its first direct flight to Beijing from Mauritius.

Local carrier Air Uganda inaugurated flights between Entebbe and Mogadishu in Somalia on July 8, 2013. The three times weekly service will offer

Uganda is increasingly eager to realise its vast untapped tourism potential, while a milestone oil deal looks set to further brighten its economic

African airlines can help unlock the continent’s tourism potential by introducing intra-African flights that enhance connectivity between various

United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Emirates Airline is to introduce flights to Conakry, the capital city of Guinea from the start of the Northern

It has been a significant decade for the small island of Curaçao in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the Venezuelan coast. Up until October 2010 the

Canada and China have forged a new and expanded bilateral aviation agreement that will allow for a threefold increase in passenger and cargo flights between those countries. Canada’s transport minister Jean-C. Lapierre and international trade minister Jim Peterson announced the agreement Thursday.

Italian flag-carrier Alitalia has revealed its turnaround plan, which will see increased emphasis on international services. The ‘Industrial Plan 2013-16’ by new CEO Gabriele Del Torchio will focus on three businesses: Alitalia, Air One and Alitalia Loyalty, which is developing and enhancing the airline’s MilleMiglia frequent flyer program.

The US Dept. of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported record-high passenger load factors for March, comprising systemwide (84.3%), domestic (85.0%) and international (82.8%) load factors.

International passenger traffic on Asia-Pacific carriers rose 3.3% in May to 17.2 million year-over-year; in April, international passenger traffic grew 3.4% to 17.8 million compared to April 2012. The findings are according to traffic results reports released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).

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Low cost carrier passengers are enjoying an improved airport experience at Dubai International Terminal 2. following the opening of the new extension.

Technology is the key issue today as Abbi Henderson and Alan Peaford look at a raft of new technologies being shown at the Dubai show - and they hear about progress at the new Dubai World Central airport

Etihad Airways and South African Airways (SAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowing the two airlines to introduce a comprehensive range of codeshare and interline air services, as well as explore synergy and efficiency opportunities.

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has announced that Kenya Airways will soon offer three flights a week between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Nairobi, Kenya (NBO).

Qatar Airways has announced route expansion on three continents together with a huge increase in capacity in Pakistan as part of the Doha-based carrier's continued aggressive growth strategy.

British Airways (BA) has landed its first Airbus A380, registered G-XLEA, at its London Heathrow home base for the first time, marking its third long-haul aircraft delivery in a week. “This is a momentous moment for British Airways. In 17 years, we haven’t taken any new long-haul aircraft. Two at a time is not exactly what we expected,” BA CEO Keith Williams said after disembarking the new aircraft.

Iberia began summer 3X-weekly Madrid-Dubrovnik Airbus A321 service through Sept. 30. Madrid-Zagreb will be offered Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 15. Madrid-Athens will be 5X-weekly in July, 4X-weekly in August and 3X-weekly in September through the 29th. Kenya Airways began 3X-weekly Nairobi-Harare-Livingstone service.

Voting has now closed for the fourth regional heat of the 2013 Routes Airport Marketing Awards and the shortlisted airports were announced earlier

Scheduling for Routes CIS will close on Friday 12thJuly, just one week from now! If your delegate package includes a diary of pre-scheduled meetings