Routes World 2026

Cagliari Airport (CAG) has been named the winner of the 5-10 Million Passengers category at the Routes World Awards 2026.
Airports & Networks

Brussels Airport (BRU) has been named the winner of the 17.5-30 Million Passengers category at the Routes World Awards 2026.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey, Victoria Moores
Engine-overhaul times for Emirates’ Airbus A380 fleet have increased from a contracted 85 days to over 350 days, limiting the airline's capacity growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Listen in as Emirates President Tim Clark shares a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes conversations he's had with Airbus about the A380’s future.
Window Seat Podcast

By Victoria Moores
Wizz Air's CEO warns of a dramatic aviation tech slowdown and urges manufacturers to prioritize durability after four years of GTF-driven fleet disruption.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Conakry Ahmed Sekou Toure International Airport, Guinea, is pursuing new service from Air Algerie and EgyptAir as passenger traffic continues to rise.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Vienna Airport expects to handle about 2 million fewer passengers in 2026 following Wizz Air’s base closure and a shift in Ryanair capacity.
Airports & Networks

By Chris Sloan
Aeromexico is expanding its international network with Guadalajara-Paris flights in 2027.
Airports & Networks

By Chris Sloan
BermudAir is extending its premium leisure model across the Caribbean, eyeing underserved island markets where travelers may pay higher fares for nonstop service.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Gia Binh International Airport is building its strategy around cargo, backed by a planned free-trade zone serving northern Vietnam's manufacturing corridor near Hanoi.
Airports & Networks

By Chris Sloan
Emirates' Tim Clark has shared an update on plans for Dubai's $35 billion Al Maktoum Airport and the seamless, checkpoint-free passenger experience that it promises.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Athens Airport is growing long-haul links to India and Dallas/Fort Worth, eyeing more Asia and Americas routes by 2027 while investing to lift capacity past 40 million passengers.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
German leisure carrier Condor is continuing to build its own European feeder network while waiting on the outcome of a protracted regulatory battle with Lufthansa.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
TCIAA is working to bring international flights beyond Providenciales, as South Caicos shows strong demand for direct air service.
Airports & Networks

By Chris Sloan
Aeromexico plans new U.S., Europe and Caribbean routes as eased restrictions reopen U.S. expansion and the Delta joint venture adds 26 routes since 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Condor eyes 20% growth with A330neo and A320 deliveries as it launches Chicago and pursues Asia white spots, but high German costs threaten capacity cuts.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chris Sloan
Schiphol executives at Routes World 2026 say the airport can grow its network despite a 478,000-flight cap, with a path to 500,000 movements if noise targets are met.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Wizz Air and TUI executives at Routes World 2026 say supply chain fragility, geopolitics and fuel costs now demand wider strategic awareness.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Edinburgh Airport is targeting new long-haul routes to the Middle East, Africa and Asia, backed by a £500 million ($670 million) investment, after record 2026 passenger growth.
Airports & Networks

On the final day of the 2026 edition of Routes World, Barcelona took part in a ceremony where hosting responsibilities were officially handed to the city.
Airports & Networks

By Chris Sloan
Singapore Changi Airport is investing in AI, automation and new facilities while expanding routes and building Terminal 5 to add 50 million passengers by the mid-2030s.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Cyprus is seeking longer operating seasons, higher winter frequencies and new routes as it works to reduce the seasonality of its air transport market.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Swedavia is prioritizing new links to North America and India as it seeks to strengthen Sweden’s international connectivity.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has been named the Overall Winner at the Routes World Awards 2026, while also winning the Over 30 Million passenger category.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Abu Dhabi Airports is expecting passenger traffic to broadly match last year’s record levels despite ongoing geopolitical disruption in the Middle East, as it targets new routes to the Indian subcontinent, Africa and Asia.
Airports & Networks