Airports & Networks

Listen in as editors share what CEOs were talking about at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain.

An NTSB preliminary report suggests conflicting instructions from different controllers set the stage for the incident.

The airline will offer four weekly flights from Muscat, offering travellers in Oman their first-ever direct connection to the “Eternal City.”

The Kazakhstan Transport Ministry hopes to enhance air connectivity with the European Union.

Qantas is preparing to introduce its Airbus A220s on an international route for the first time and will also return more A380s to service.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 16 October 2024 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Work on the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny project is expected to start in 2026, with the airport opening for commercial flights in 2032.

Condor is adjusting its schedule for summer 2025 and reducing its flight program by 13% due to significantly increased costs in Hamburg.

As part of an effort to champion inclusivity in air travel, Dubai Airports (DXB), Al Maktoum International (DWC), and the Community Development Authority (CDA) have signed an MoU during the AccessAbilities Expo.

Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board CEO Joy Jibrilu shares plans to grow international airlift, particularly in Latin America, while balancing sustainable tourism with cultural preservation.

Night curfews, slow turnarounds and slot-limited growth are among the operational factors to deter airlines from launching new routes, according to airline panelists at Routes World.

Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region—the destination for Routes Europe 2026—is focused on ambitious tourism goals and strategies as it builds on a successful 2023.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad is poised for continued growth in air travel, having surpassed pre-pandemic levels with 73 airlines operating in Malaysia.

Construction on a £600 million ($784 million) extension to the passenger terminal at London Stansted Airport (STN) is expected to begin in 2025.

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest unserved and underserved routes promoted through Routes 360, providing supporting information for airline network planners to consider and capitalize on.

South Africa is set to see further growth in tourism as it aims to surpass pre-COVID arrival levels, with significant air capacity developments on the horizon.

Scotland is strategically targeting North America and high-yield travelers from China, the Middle East and India to further drive tourism growth.

Oman Airports is targeting expansion in the CIS region and further growth of frequencies and destinations in Europe as part of efforts to enhance connectivity.

The European Commission is resorting to a phased roll-out of its new border control system, as the Nov. 10 launch date now appears unfeasible.

The full potential for African airports to unlock substantial economic growth and boost employment remains untapped, according to industry leaders who spoke on the airports panel on September 16.

Delta Air Lines is strengthening its partnership with SAS by adding a new route to Copenhagen, while also planning to resume Los Angeles-Shanghai in June 2025.

Encouraging travelers to book flights outside the peak summer season is good for airlines and passengers alike.

London City Airport continued its gradual post-pandemic recovery in 2023, recording a profit for the first time since 2019.

Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings is reducing its 2025 offering at Hamburg Airport by 1,000 flights, citing a "completely disproportionate increase in charges."

U.S. carrier United Airlines is set to commence non-stop routes from Washington D.C./Dulles, to Dakar, Senegal, operating year-round from May 25.