Airports & Networks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Etihad Airways, Jazeera Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian, will implement the IATA Travel Pass in a phased rollout across the airlines’ networks.

Ethiopian Airlines has signed Codeshare and Interline Agreement with AccessRail to widen connectivity options for its passengers destined to Western Europe, United Kingdom, Scandinavian, Japan and Canada.

Transavia France is set to be the only operator of nonstop service between Lyon and Stockholm this winter.

Following news of the U.S. reopening, Europe’s airlines are gearing up for a transatlantic recovery.

IATA DG and CEO Willie Walsh slammed planned increases in charges by some airports and air navigation service providers; ACI World DG Luis Felipe de Oliveira said the comments do not reflect efforts made by airports to support the aviation ecosystem.

Qatar Airways will resume services to Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Medina starting 1 October 2021 with four weekly flights.

IATA’s claims that a rise in airport charges is 'unacceptable behavior' and risks damaging the recovery has been met with a stern rebuke from ACI World.

A second route to Washington Dulles and the launch of flights to Montreal are on the agenda.

China’s market is now just 5% smaller than at this time two years ago.

The Irish carrier plans to relaunch US, Europe routes ahead of the winter holidays.

The carrier will fly to the California city from three Canadian airports.

Airlines argue that entry rules are too inconsistent around the world, hindering route relaunches and air traffic development.

With millions of jobs and national economies dependent on a strong restart of the air transport sector, World Routes 2021 will bring together decision

Wizz Air will launch its first routes to Jordan after signing an agreement with the kingdom to begin services.

Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in October 2021, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.

Eight routes are being launched from December as Jordan seeks to increase its level of LCC penetration.

The carrier is also buttressing its domestic route network from BOS next year.

Qantas and Emirates will extend their cornerstone partnership for another five years, meaning customers and frequent flyers of both airlines will have access to an expansive joint network.

Condor has launched flights to Mauritius, the Seychelles and the Maldives, three of the most popular destinations in the Indian Ocean.

Australia’s flag-carrier plans to extend its joint business with Emirates for a further five years and has brought forward the resumption of two long-haul routes.

The German carrier is also adding frequencies to popular vacation destinations.

The expanding carrier reported systemwide load factor above 80% for September.

Qantas has advanced its resumption date for some key international long-haul routes, prompted by the relaxation of border and quarantine restrictions by the Australian government.

The power of collaboration and a united industry voice were good lessons to learn from the depths of the crisis. So, too, was the importance of flexibility and agility.

IndiGo’s 71st domestic destination, Ryanair’s winter expansion from Naples, and Avianca’s new Mexican service from Costa Rica’s capital San Jose are among the latest route announcements and services resuming.