Airports & Networks

Even as domestic market prospects brighten, international flying is still a challenge for LATAM.

JetBlue believes that its incoming fleet of Airbus A321LR and XLR jets will make opportunities in unserved and underserved European markets available that “aren’t viable with widebody economics.”

Oman Air Holidays has launched Oman stopover packages giving Oman Air-ticketed passengers the flexibility to discover tourist spots in and around Muscat, Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar, and Mussanah. Also available is a fully bespoke 8-hour Muscat city day tour stopover.

Qatar Airways has launched a flash sale of up to 20 per cent on flights as Qatar eases travel rules, enabling UK customers to fly to Doha and beyond with fewer restrictions.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has resumed weekly passenger services to Enugu, Nigeria from 09 October 2021.

Routes World, which brings together decision makers from airlines, airports and destination to define the world’s route networks, is heading back to Las Vegas in 2022.

József Váradi wants to grow the ULCC fourfold over the next decade.

Ryanair is looking to increase its European market share from 15% to more than 20%.

The New York-based carrier tells World Routes delegates that it is actively exploring new opportunities in Europe.

New international services will strengthen traffic volumes at the Moscow hub.

The Texan airport ranked first in worldwide hub connectivity in ACI’s 2020 Airport Industry Connectivity Report.

International flights to/from Fiji have been suspended since March 2020 because of the pandemic.

The added seasonal route will be part of Singapore’s vaccinated travel lane program.

Addressing delegates at World Routes 2021 in Milan on Oct. 10, de Oliveira comments from Willie Walsh at IATA’s AGM in Boston were disappointing, describing them as “not proactive” or “part of the good spirit of the industry.”

The Routes Asia 2022 host has a burgeoning tourism industry, attracting about 8.7 million visitors in 2019—up by more than 13% on the previous 12 months.

In-market testing of services has become the most reliable barometer of success, the CEO of Flyadeal tells World Routes delegates.

The agreement will explore the possibility of codeshare services.

Routes Asia will take place in Vietnam for the first time in 2022, with Da Nang People’s Committee, Da Nang Department of Tourism and IPP Travel Retail being selected as the hosts of the 16th annual route development forum.

Head of ACI World calls for unity after criticism from Willie Walsh on rising airport fees.

In-market testing of services has become the most reliable barometer of success, the CEO of Flyadeal tells World Routes delegates.

Destinations are focusing on letting prospective visitors know they are open for business.

The city has had an opportunity to rethink its offering and will put the focus on 'quality and sustainability.'

Despite attracting its highest-ever lodging revenues in 2021, the island's governor is looking to attract more visitors from markets beyond the mainland US.

The Singapore Airlines website crashed shortly after the government announcement as passengers rushed to book flights.

TPA is eyeing a variety of popular but unserved O&Ds.