Japan National Tourism Organization

This year’s edition of the event in Chiang Mai will see the return of the Awards ceremony dedicated to recognising excellence in route development across Asia Pacific's airlines, airports and destinations.

This year’s edition of the global route development forum will see the return of the industry’s most prestigious accolades.

Certain Japanese regional airports lost their only international route during the pandemic.

Twenty airports and destinations have been recognised by the airline network planning community for their outstanding marketing achievements over the past twelve months.

More than 25 companies have confirmed to exhibit at the event in the Philippines city of Cebu next March.

The shortlists for the prestigious Routes Asia 2018 Marketing Awards have been revealed, with 22 airports and destinations recognised for their exceptional marketing services.

Increasing low-cost carrier activity is helping Japan to shrug off the doldrums of the past and emerge as a strong destination once again.

Under the current agreement, US airlines have a total of four slot pairs (four arrivals and four departures) for service to and from Haneda, which are now restricted to use during nighttime hours. Under the proposed amendment, these four slot pairs would be transferred to daytime hours. In addition, a fifth daytime slot pair for scheduled service to and from Haneda would be added and US airlines would be able to continue operating one nighttime slot pair.