Airports & Networks

Routes 360 members share their latest insights and notable developments this week.

Airlines are preparing for further disruption to their Middle East schedules amid growing fears of an attack by Iran on Israel.

Airlines have canceled flights into Dhaka, Bangladesh, after the capital's airport was forced to close after civil unrest that toppled the country's government.

New York JFK’s new international terminal, set to open in 2026, is a test case for airport privatization in the US.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has entered a partnership with the United States (US) Transport Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck programme.

Saudia is adding Medan to its scheduled and regular flight network, making it the second destination in the Republic of Indonesia after the capital, Jakarta.

Ahead of co-hosting Routes Europe 2025, Andalucia Tourism Board discussed the growing popularity of the region and insights into next year’s event.

Hong Kong International Airport has signed pacts with Airports Corporation Vietnam, Cambodia Airports, Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines to spur route development.

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest routes promoted through Routes 360, providing supporting information for airline network planners to capitalize on.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

JetBlue Airways has signed a pact with World Fuel Services for sustainable aviation fuel to help power some of the carrier’s flights from New York JFK.

Some European airlines are suspending flights or extending existing suspensions amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.

International Airlines Group (IAG) is abandoning its plan to take over Spanish airline Air Europa, which it hoped would help it boost its Madrid hub.

The European Commission has placed what ACI Europe describes as “severe restrictions” on the use of the latest generation cabin baggage scanners.

The self-service function covers the end-to-end processes of online check-in, travel document verification, bag drop, entering the security area, and boarding.

Dubai Airports has introduced a new facility combining Left Luggage and Mishandled Baggage services, to enhance the guest experience at Dubai International's (DXB) Terminal 2.

A selection of new routes starting in August, including plans by T’Way Air, Hainan Airlines and Air India to grow their European networks.

United Airlines has agreed to buy up to 1 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel from Neste this year for use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Thirty organisations and ten individuals have been recognised in this year’s edition of the Routes World Awards. Meet our finalists!

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest unserved and underserved routes promoted through Routes 360, providing information for network planners to consider capitalize on.

Hawaiian Airlines is intensifying its focus on U.S. domestic routes to offset lower demand from Japan.

Romanian startup Bees Airlines will begin scheduled flights in August.

European traffic has surpassed pre-pandemic levels during the first six months of 2024 despite a highly fragmented market.

Emirates will operate a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Bali, starting September 1, until October 26, to meet the surge in travel demand to the island during peak season.

VietJet dominates key tourism markets to South Korea, Australia and Taiwan as it continues to expand its network amid strong 2024 first-half results, with profits exceeding initial targets by 21%.