Routes Asia 2018

Key markets in the Asia Pacific region are helping to drive growth for Brisbane and the city is eyeing new international connections to China, Japan and India when Routes Asia 2018 lands in March.

More than 90 of the region’s leading airlines will be accepting meeting requests when scheduling opens.

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

Routesonline looks at the sharp rise in international capacity to/from Australia, fuelled by growing capacity from New Zealand, China, United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

The first issue of 2018 has been published.

Last chance to recognise the exceptional marketing services that tourism bodies and airports have provided over the past twelve months.

China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Jeju Air are the latest carriers to register for the only route development event dedicated to the Asia-Pacific region.

This week: Air China is set to enter the Beijing-Copenhagen market, Malaysia Airlines returns to Brisbane and Smartwings adds leisure route.

Senior network planners confirm their attendance at the only route development event dedicated to the Asia Pacific region.

Brisbane, the host of Routes Asia 2018, has secured the return of Oneworld alliance member Malaysia Airlines with direct flights to Kuala Lumpur.

Chinese regulators have relaxed price controls on domestic flights as part of further reforms to the world’s fastest-growing civil aviation market.

Changi Airport in Singapore, the reigning overall winner at the Routes Asia Marketing Awards, has just crossed another milestone with more than 60 million passengers passing through its terminals in 2017. Routesonline finds out what’s driving the growth and which destinations in Europe and North America it is seeking to add to its route map.

Airlines can now nominate up to five airports and tourism bodies who they feel have delivered exceptional marketing support over the past twelve months.

Whether you’re an industry veteran or just taking off in your aviation career, one fact is certain – attending Routes events can offer major benefits.

Airlines will be able to nominate airports and destinations that provided exceptional marketing support for new and existing air services from Tuesday, 2 January

Register now to save money on a delegate place.

A deal has been agreed for a 50 percent rise in the number of flights allowed between the UK and China, a move which is set to increase the number of routes from regional airports.

Places on the free delegate tours are limited so book soon to avoid disappointment.

The number of unique city pair connections is estimated to have exceeded 20,000 this year, more than double the connectivity by air 20 years ago.

The last edition of 2017 has been published.

Senior decision makers from Asia Pacific’s top airlines will be at the event.

China Southern Airlines, a SkyTeam member partly owned by oneworld’s American Airlines, is seeking to further its partnership with the US carrier to help it increase its presence in the transpacific market.

AirAsia X plans to lease more Airbus A330s in 2018 as it seeks to grow its route network by redeploying its existing fleet to new markets.

Make new contacts and explore the city of Brisbane during Routes Asia 2018.

Routes delegates can now use the latest hotel booking technology.