Routes Silk Road 2019

Qatar Airways is launching routes to eight new destinations, three of which have hosted Routes events in the past 18 months.

Qatar Airways will launch its first passenger services to Kazakhstan in March, less than five months after the Central Asian country introduced an open skies policy at 11 airports to help open new international routes.

The facts and figures behind 2019’s leading route development events.

As 2019 draws to a close, Routesonline revisits some of the biggest stories making the headlines. Part one of our review looks at the first six months of the year, featuring Thai Lion Air, Air Transat, airBaltic, Qantas, Jet Airways and more.

Low-cost carrier FlyArystan is preparing to open its first international routes over the coming months, as well as adding a string of new domestic services. The planned expansion comes at the same time as Kazakhstan’s aviation regulator has enlisted the UK Civil Aviation Authority to help the country attract more transit connections and expand its international network.

Air Astana's new budget carrier FlyArystan aims to stimulate the low-cost market in Kazakhstan and expects airports to be "champing at the bit" to start conversations.

Airports and destinations from across Central Asia have been celebrated for their growing prominence at the Routes Silk Road 2019 Marketing Awards in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – the first dedicated air service development awards for the region.

Kazakhstan needs to promote itself better as a tourist destination if it is to see serious growth in passenger numbers, delegates at Routes Silk Road 2019 have been told.

AirAsia Group could soon be making a return to Europe after seven years’ absence thanks to more economical aircraft.

Asia’s aviation industry should consider recruiting more women in a bid to grow diversity and pre-empt recruitment issues.

As delegates prepare to gather in Kazakhstan's capital city Nur-Sultan for Routes Silk Road 2019, Routesonline rounds up some key stories on the region's aviation market.

Routes Silk Road 2019 in Nur-Sultan takes place against a backdrop of growth in Kazakhstan's market as the country continues to open up its skies.

China’s big three, Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, are among the carriers that registered for the event in Kazakhstan next month.

Thirteen airports and destinations have been recognised for their outstanding marketing achievements over the past year.

Routes Silk Road returns to the aviation calendar at a time of rising optimism in the region, buoyed by a strong Russian market and growth among some of the smaller countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

This week: Air India to restore Delhi – Toronto service; SCAT Airlines to open route to Japan from Routes Silk Road host; and Air China selects Nice.

Delegates are encouraged to request their priority meetings before scheduling closes on Friday 5 July.

Asia's four leading airlines have all confirmed their attendance and Routes Silk Road 2019 in Kazakhstan.

We profile Red Wings, the Russian carrier and attendee at Routes Silk Road 2019.

The airline has signed a commitment to add a fourth Boeing 777-200LR to its fleet as it seeks to grow its international network.

We profile Air China, the flag carrier of China and an attendee at Routes Silk Road 2019.

As Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines prepare to begin codesharing on domestic and international routes in Vietnam and Russia, the two countries are seeking to generate stronger ties and further stimulate traffic.

Routes Silk Road will bring together key decision makers from the region’s airlines, airports and tourism authorities for face-to-face meetings, networking opportunities and the Routes conference programme.

Don’t miss the opportunity to recognise the airports and tourism authorities that have provided exceptional marketing support over the past 12 months.

As LOT Polish Airlines begins its new route between Warsaw and Miami, Routesonline looks at long-haul connectivity from Central and Eastern Europe.