Routes World 2024

Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is poised to almost fully recover to pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels, according to CEO Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah.

IAD is poised for a record year of capacity in 2025, as the hub actively targets new routes to emerging markets in India, the Philippines and Thailand.

Colombia is on track for a record year of international travelers in 2024, buoyed by several new routes including Emirates’ entry to the market.

BAH is seeking to significantly expand its global connectivity, with plans to increase its reach to 100 destinations over the next four to five years.

The Routes World Awards will honor the outstanding achievements of our industry in advancing global air connectivity.

Con Korfiatis, who took the helm at Oman Air in May 2024 following a period as CEO of Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal, speaks with Routes.

Air France, Turkish Airlines and Royal Air Maroc are each increasing service to the Americas region from December.

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is continuing its post-pandemic resurgence, with a series of new air services and ongoing infrastructure upgrades.

Airlines added more than 4,200 new routes globally in 2023, with a focus on regional connectivity.

All the data relating to the top airlines, airports, routes and markets during the fourth quarter of the year.

Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, China Southern Airlines plan to return to markets they’ve previously served over the coming months.

Gulf Air Group is set to play a pivotal role in boosting Bahrain’s tourism sector as part of the kingdom’s broader economic strategy, says CEO Jeffrey Goh.

Gulf Air hopes to return to the U.S. market next year after an absence of almost three decades.

TAP Air Portugal has expanded its long-haul network with a new Florianópolis route as Europe-Brazil capacity reaches record levels.

Capacity from Bahrain hit a record high in August 2024, helped by the addition of several new routes launched in recent months.

Gulf Air is set to decide on a new widebody aircraft order soon as it targets a 10% increase in passenger numbers this year.