Routes Europe 2026

Rimini, Italy—Prague Airport (PRG) has been named the Overall Winner at the Routes Europe 2026 Awards, while also triumphing in the 5-20 Million Passengers category.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping airlines process network planning decisions faster, but route strategy still depends heavily on human instinct

SAS is considering taking more Airbus A321LRs, while Aegean Airlines, Icelandair and TUI are preparing to receive first-of-a-kind narrowbodies.

Georgia is pushing ahead with plans to grow its role as a crossroads for air travel between Europe and Asia.

Münster/Osnabrück Airport representatives explore core growth markets at Routes Europe 2026.

Wizz Air no longer has a business case for its Airbus A321XLRs so they are now being deployed as standard Neos, the airline's CCO told delegates at Routes Europe.

After profiling the finalists for airport and destination awards, today we focus on the shortlists for the Airline Award.

SAS Head of Network International Gonzalo Pernas outlined how the airline is centered increasingly around Copenhagen.

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is targeting further long-haul growth and additional European connectivity after securing several new airlines and routes for summer 2026.

Wizz Air is further expanding in Italy, adding three Airbus A321neo aircraft across bases in Milan Malpensa, Naples and Catania.

The 19th edition of Routes Europe welcomes vice presidents and heads of network planning from over 120 of the region’s leading airlines to Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region.

Finland's airport operator Finavia is seeking to capitalize on demand for Arctic tourism and renewed Asian connectivity.

The Routes Europe 2026 Awards celebrate the destinations driving air service growth across the region.

Rimini Airport is using its role as host of Routes Europe 2026 to reposition itself within the European aviation market.

Volotea, Austrian Airlines and Eurowings are all preparing to launch new routes involving former Routes Europe host cities.

Emilia-Romagna aims to leverage its hosting of Routes Europe 2026 to strengthen air connectivity and support ambitious tourism growth targets.

European aviation continued to expand through the first quarter of 2026, but the industry is entering the peak summer season facing mounting uncertainty.

London Southend Airport is seeking to build on a sharp recovery in passenger traffic.

Routes Europe 2026 attendees Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and WestJet are opening new European links over the coming weeks.

Rimini Airport (RMI) is targeting the establishment of an LCC base and a domestic hub connection to Rome as part of its next phase of network development.

The Routes Europe 2026 Awards will recognize outstanding achievements in airport and destination marketing, with 15 airports, four destinations and five airlines reaching the finals this year.

Italy’s airline market is in one of its strongest positions since before the pandemic, with summer 2026 capacity continuing to outpace wider European recovery.

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