Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have received final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’ integrated alliance.

Emirates will reinstate its second daily flight between Dubai and Beirut starting 1 April 2025.

The CEO of International Airlines Group—parent of British Airways—says he was surprised at the lack of resilience at London Heathrow Airport.

China-based Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co. and Singapore-based SATS have agreed to collaborate on advanced airport ground operations technology.

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

Aviation executives believe that despite the increased point-to-point capabilities of new-generation aircraft, they will not diminish the role of hub airports.

Morocco’s airport authority ONDA said it plans to invest $1.55 billion to build a new terminal at its largest airport, Casablanca.

Ambitious plans for growing passenger and cargo traffic to Japan depend on Tokyo Narita adding a new runway and consolidating three terminals, the CEO says.

Indian carrier IndiGo says its future fleet of Airbus A321XLR narrowbody aircraft offers unique route development opportunities and a compelling business case.

VietJet is planning an expansion into Europe and expects to launch its first routes to the region before the end of the year, with the U.S. also on the horizon.

Routes Asia, which brings together decision makers from airlines, airports and destinations to define the region’s air route networks, is heading to Xi’an, China from 24-26 March in 2026.

The first scheduled flight of an Embraer 195-E2 at London City on March 26 could be the start of squeezing more utility out of the short-runway site.

Japan Airlines has ambitions to utilize its dedicated domestic-service fleet for international routes to meet capacity demand.

Representatives of Aeropuertos Mexicanos spoke during Routes Americas 2025 about its airports’ latest successes and key target markets to increase air connectivity across the Mexican Pacific coast.

Changi Airport has been crowned the Overall Winner at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards, while also securing the top honor in the Over 20 Million Passengers category.

Reunion Roland Garros airport is looking to new routes in India and East Africa as it seeks to reach its target of three million passengers by 2030.

Dubai International (DXB) expects than 3.6 million guests in total expected to pass through its terminals during the Eid travel peak from 26 March to 7 April.

Emirates is marking 25 years of flying to Sydney having launched its service to Sydney in March 2000 with four weekly flights via Singapore.

Aircalin is planning to boost frequency on its one-stop Paris route later this year, after starting the service last year in response to a revenue crisis.

New airports at India’s two largest cities are moving closer to their goal of starting operations this year, with ambitious growth plans for future phases.

Alaska Airlines will open its second long-haul transpacific route from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in September with flights to Seoul Incheon Airport.

Australia’s tourism industry saw strong international growth in 2024, with inbound aviation capacity and visitor numbers rebounding, Tourism Australia says.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 26 March 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Cam Ranh International Airport’s Terminal 2 in Nha Trang, Vietnam, is ramping up efforts to expand its global connectivity.

Malaysia is intensifying efforts to strengthen air connectivity with China and India, leveraging visa-free entry policies and expanded airline partnerships.