Routes Asia 2025

Speaking during Routes Asia 2025, representatives from Noida International Airport spoke about its plan for launching enhanced air connectivity across the Delhi-National Capital Region.
Airports & Networks

Having been crowned the winner of the Airline category at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards, Cebu Pacific spoke about its successes and future air travel development plans.
Airports & Networks

Malaysia Airports spoke during Routes Asia 2025 in Perth about its latest successes as one of the world’s largest airport operators.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
IndiGo's Abhijit DasGupta explains how the LCC plans to shake up the India-Europe market ahead of launching its first routes to Western Europe this summer.
Window Seat Podcast

Hokkaido Airports highlighted recent route launches and outlined its strategic goals for expanded air connectivity across Asia during Routes Asia 2025.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Second airports for Delhi and Mumbai are planning to start operations this year.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Cebu Pacific is laying groundwork for more expansion into long-haul markets, fueled by fleet growth and a strong Philippine economic outlook, among others.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey, Chen Chuanren, Adrian Schofield, Tony Griffin
Editors analyze major issues raised at Routes Asia 2025, including aircraft supply constraints, geopolitical influences and China's recovering travel market.
Window Seat Podcast

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

By Chen Chuanren
Indian carrier IndiGo says its future fleet of Airbus A321XLR narrowbody aircraft offers unique route development opportunities and a compelling business case.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
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.
Airlines & Lessors

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.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Japan Airlines has ambitions to utilize its dedicated domestic-service fleet for international routes to meet capacity demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
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.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Cam Ranh International Airport’s Terminal 2 in Nha Trang, Vietnam, is ramping up efforts to expand its global connectivity.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Malaysia is intensifying efforts to strengthen air connectivity with China and India, leveraging visa-free entry policies and expanded airline partnerships.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Australia’s tourism industry saw strong international growth in 2024, with inbound aviation capacity and visitor numbers rebounding, Tourism Australia says.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar is seeking to expand its international connectivity, especially to the Middle East and Central Asia.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Western Australia’s newly appointed Tourism Minister Reece Whitby used his first formal speech in office to promote Perth as a rising global aviation hub.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian state of Sarawak is optimistic that the introduction of its own airline and a potential new airport will further drive tourism numbers.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Fifteen airports, five destinations and five airlines have made the final of the Routes Asia 2025 Awards.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Qantas plans to retain key one-stop international services even after the launch of its ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise flights in 2027, the airline says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
International travel demand has recovered in Asia-Pacific, but airlines are unable to take advantage due to aircraft supply constraints, AAPA's chief says.
Airlines & Lessors