Airports & Networks

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways are seeing strong inbound flows to Japan, which help to make up for the weaker outbound market.

SAS CEO Anko van der Werff says his airline should be allowed to join the SkyTeam transatlantic joint venture, despite potential regulatory roadblocks.

Gulf Air is set to decide on a new widebody aircraft order soon as it targets a 10% increase in passenger numbers this year.

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has successfully conducted an emergency response exercise at BIA.

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new partnership between the two airlines.

Turkish Airlines and KM Malta Airlines have signed a code-sharing agreement to operate joint flights, effective as of June 15 2024.

The new international terminal in Almaty Airport welcomed its first passengers on June 1.

China's new mechanism is aimed to improve systematic slot allocation transparency and efficiency.

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew says the Boeing 737-8s the carrier was expecting to receive this year have been delayed; he also doubts the 777X timeline.

United has said it expects to invest around $1.9 billion in the Terminal B project by backing bonds issued by the city of Houston, which owns IAH.

Royal Jordanian is assessing ways to compensate for the loss of inbound traffic as tourists avoid the region amid the Israel-Hamas war.

A selection of new routes starting in June, including Scandinavian Airlines adding Atlanta; Delta Air Lines returning to Taiwan; and Emirates offering its first passenger flights to Colombia.

The CEO of Turkish leisure carrier Pegasus Airlines expects to take a decision on her carrier's fleet requirements beyond 2029 in the near future.

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss indicated that a return to London Gatwick is under consideration.

The CEO of Dominican Republic airport operator Aerodom says an open skies accord with the U.S. would lead to more balance in the market.

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

Etihad Airways and Royal Air Maroc have signed an MoU to boost commercial and operational ties.

Qatar Airways officially touched down at Tashkent International Airport (TAS) in Uzbekistan on June 2, 2024.

IndiGo's order volume means delivery delays from Airbus are less damaging to the LCC, CEO Pieter Elbers says.

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines have signed an agreement that will see collaboration on interline connectivity, codesharing, cargo and loyalty programs.

IATA has scored a spectacular success in releasing blocked airline funds in Nigeria over the past year.

A Qatar Airways flight from Doha landed at N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa, DRC, for the first time on Saturday, June 1.

Japan Airlines (JAL) and IndiGo have agreed on codeshare partnership providing travellers more travel options between Japan and India.

IATA Director General Willie Walsh has warned airlines must stay vigilant about governments “going rogue” on globally agreed aviation standards.

During Routes Europe, Prague Airport outlined numerous route successes and how the biggest airport in the Czech Republic has expanded its airline partnerships.