Airports & Networks

Many people will never have heard of it, yet Maun Airport is one of the busiest in southern Africa. And now, as Alan Dron reports, it is receiving much-needed improvements to cope with growing numbers of travellers.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Despite the decimation of April passenger traffic in Taiwan, air cargo income continues to soar for the country’s two largest carriers China Airlines and EVA Air.
Airlines & Lessors

Phil Gunter
The frequent-flyer program (FFP) is a key communications tool and should be leveraged to keep members informed and interested in the airline during
Airlines & Lessors

Evert De Boer
No one can escape the consequences of COVID-19, including airline loyalty programs. But in many ways, the programs could play a particularly relevant
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Patterns emerge of where and when people are willing to fly.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a host of changes to its screening process to minimize interactions between customers and agents, in an effort to reduce the risk of cross-contagion ahead of the Memorial Day holiday period.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Alaska’s ‘national airline’ expects to exit Chapter 11 and be acquired.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Ecuador’s president has revealed that loss-making national carrier TAME is to be liquidated, but essential routes that do not have a private sector operator will continue.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Following Air France’s decision to retire its Airbus A380 fleet immediately, Routes assesses the impact on the carrier’s network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Welcome to Routes’ look at how the Asia-Pacific aviation market is responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, helping you understand the schedule changes and manage the impact so we can navigate through this crisis together.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Asia-Pacific region are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
EASA has set out guidelines for flying in the COVID-19 era that include a requirement for passengers and crew to wear face masks at all times.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Karen Walker
Airlines want a harmonized set of hygiene standards, but it’s a difficult goal.
Airlines & Lessors

By Linda Blachly
As airliners begin to fly again, the pandemic outbreak may prove to have a longer-lasting impact on industry efforts to boost sustainability, but eco
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Subhas Menon joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) as its new director general as the industry entered a crisis of unprecedented
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
Local controllers and Eurocontrol experts build complex air traffic architecture as the project advances.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Berlin’s main airport Tegel (TXL) is set to close for two months from June 15 and could remain permanently shut down as the new Berlin International Airport (BER) is now in final preparations for opening.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore will gradually allow passengers to transit through Changi Airport (SIN) again starting from June 2.
Airports & Networks

The flights are part of the relaunching of the bankrupt carrier.
Airports & Networks

By Bradley Perrett
BEIJING—The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is requiring airlines, both Chinese and foreign, to apply for approval of their schedules for international flights from month to month.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
It will be a long time before air travel returns to pre-crisis levels, but international services will take far longer than domestic to restore.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Alitalia has said that from June 2 nonstop Rome-New York service will be resumed alongside direct flights to Barcelona and Madrid as it plans to operate 36% more flights in June than in May.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes speaks to Morten Mortensen, director of airline sales and route development at Copenhagen Airport (CPH).
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Administrators in charge of South Africa’s Comair believe there are “reasonable prospects” of saving the company. Routes looks at the airline group’s place in the market prior to the appointment of business rescue practitioners.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Welcome to Routes’ weekly look at how Europe's aviation market is responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, helping you understand the schedule changes and manage the impact so we can navigate through this crisis together.
Airlines & Lessors