Route development tied to tourism requires continuous collaboration between stakeholders - not only to grow, but also to ensure that shifting demands of travelers can be met, a panel of airline and travel industry executives have stressed at Routes Americas 2019.
O.R Tambo International Airport, South Africa’s biggest and busiest port of entry, has unveiled the first phase of a R4.5 billion mixed-use development that will see its Western Precinct acquire new offices, retail space, hotel and conference facilities and additional transit-related services.
The annual Routes Americas Marketing Awards took place at The Québec City Armoury in Québec City, with Oakland International Airport being named the overall winner after winning the 4-20 million passengers category.
VivaAerobus is ideally positioned to leverage the increasing Mexican traveller migration from buses to airlines while expanding to feed growing air markets, says Fernando Estrada, the airline's VP strategy, business development, and revenues.
Ultra low-cost carrier Swoop is stimulating a new market rather than cannibalising that of its parent WestJet, according to the airline’s chief executive Steven Greenway.
Ultra low-cost start-up Canada Jetlines has reached an agreement in principle to provide future service from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), the host of Routes Americas 2019.
An agreement in principal to install a US pre-clearance facility at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport will further drive the city and region's growth, says Quebec's deputy premier Genevieve Guilbault.
Air Canada's recent period of sustained growth will give way to a focus on optimising its network and fleet, but the carrier will continue to target strategic expansions, such as leveraging its Airbus A220 on new routes within North America. That's according to Ferio Pugliese, senior VP regional markets and government relations.
The aviation industry in Latin America and the Caribbean has huge promise to grow over the coming years, but it must address a series of challenges if it is to fulfil its enormous potential.
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will expand its Geneva-based short-haul fleet by adding three A220s, for a total of 10 aircraft—comprising seven A220-300s and three -100s—by June 2019.
