The 20th World Routes Tourism Summit got off a flying start today with a discussion on how established and emerging destinations are attracting new visitors, writes Jonny Williamson for The HUB.
Which destinations are experiencing a shift in traveller demand and where will new industry capacity be needed in the future were the topics of discussion in the second session of yesterday’s World Routes Tourism Summit, writes Jonny Williamson for The HUB.
Newcastle International Airport is the most northerly major commercial airport in England and was therefore watching last week's Scotland Independence referendum more anxiously than any other airport.
Live lobster and fresh flowers may soon take a new route to their final destinations, thanks to a $12 million, dedicated common-use cargo facility under construction at Hamilton’s John C. Munro International Airport.
It was revealed at World Routes in Chicago today that that the 2016 Routes Asia forum will head to the Philippines with the event taking place in the vibrant capital city of Manila between March 6th and 8th.
Etihad Airways treated delegates to an engaging presentation at the 20th World Route Development Forum Strategy Summit, outlining the carrier’s expanded network by the end of 2015, writes Jonny Williamson for The HUB.
Speaking on the sidelines of the World Route Development Forum Strategy Summit in Chicago, Sir Tim Clark, president, Emirates Airline suggested the European manufacturer could be in a position to make a final decision over the A380neo within a six month timeframe and that could easily meet with Emirates’ ambitions to grow its fleet.
In his Strategy Summit session at World Routes, John Byerly, former deputy assistant secretary in the US State Department predicted that the industry will see “global carriers rising” over the coming years, reports Oliver Aust for The HUB.
The city of Chicago has been turned around as an aviation hub by focusing on four key areas delegates in the 20th World Route Development Forum Strategy Summit heard on Sunday, writes Justin Burns for The HUB. Written by Justin Burns.
The regions had their say on regulation during the final panel discussion at the 20th World Routes Development Forum Strategy Summit in Chicago on Sunday, writes Jonny Williamson for The HUB.
Some of the world’s key airport operator players took part in an engaging debate at the 20th World Routes Development Forum Strategy Summit in Chicago on Sunday, Justin Burns writes for The HUB.
The aviation industry is facing five critical issues in the years ahead - panellists concluded on the first panel discussion at the 20th World Routes Development Forum Strategy Summit in Chicago on Sunday, writes Justin Burns for The HUB.
A trio of the biggest names in American and global aviation welcomed delegates to the Strategy Summit on the opening day of the formal event programme for the 20th World Routes Development Forum in Chicago, Jonny Williamson writes for The HUB.
Set at the backdrop of Asia’s burgeoning economies, CAG’s major infrastructure developments, that include Changi Airport’s fourth terminal, a new iconic lifestyle destination and the mega Changi East development – will continue to ensure that Changi Airport is well-placed to cater to more passenger and aircraft movements in the decades ahead.
A World Routes media briefing confirmed recent reports that Cebu Pacific Air will be inaugurating a three times weekly link between Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam from October 5, 2014. This will be just days after the carrier makes its debut in the country with flights to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh commencing on October 1, 2014.
Subject to regulatory approvals, the new three times per week service between Mahé and Mumbai will be launched from December 2, 2015 and will be operated by a two-class Airbus A320 aircraft, configured with 16 Business Class and 120 Economy Class seats.
The airline has placed an order for 20 737 MAX 8s with options and purchase rights for a further 15 aircraft. It is the largest single Boeing order by number of aircraft from an African carrier and was previously unidentified in the Boeing order backlog as being placed by an unidentified customer.
Vantage Airport Group is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a global investor, operator and developer of airports at World Routes in Chicago. Over the last two decades, the company has left its mark on more than 27 airports worldwide.
Cork Airport has entered into agreement with City Airport Bremen to launch a new FLYCORK initiative, based on the latter's successful FlyBremen model. The new portal will be a custom-built online solution for Cork Airport, its airlines and travel agent partners to generate sales and market tourism in the region.
Travel and tourism authorities are engaging with route development as demonstrated by their growing involvement with World Routes. You can find out more at today's World Routes Tourism Summit in Chicago.
Part of the Vantage Airport Group network since 2007, the airport has been transformed into a place of pride for Bahamians and a warm, welcoming facility for millions of visitors every year. And air service to Nassau continues to grow with Frontier Airlines launching flights in November 2014.
Fort St. John residents enjoy the highest disposable income of any city in British Columbia, 16 per cent above the provincial average. Nationally, Fort St. John ranks among the top 20 Canadian cities with the highest disposable incomes. This can be explained by its youthful and energetic community with a median age of 30.6 years.
The five times weekly service to Berlin Tegel and daily services to Hamburg and Oslo will commence from Sunday 26th October through to Friday 27th March, cementing Flybe’s position as Birmingham Airport’s biggest carrier.
Airport operator Aerodom has partnered with OAG in an effort to further its route development it was revealed at this year's World Routes in Chicago, writes Jonny Williamson for The HUB.
