Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) is seeking to strengthen its role as a connecting gateway between Southeast Asia and Europe, with international transfer traffic rising 50% in the first half of 2026.
German leisure specialist Condor, which has reinvented itself as a network carrier, is considering alliance membership for its long-term future, CEO says.
IndiGo, Cathay Pacific and United Airlines are each entering new markets over the coming months, launching routes to Tanzania, Kazakhstan and Luxembourg.
SEA Milan Airports is targeting new services to the U.S. West Coast, South America and Asia, with aims to convert demand from northern Italy into additional long-haul connectivity.
Five destinations, five airlines and five routes are shortlisted for the Destination, Airline and Route of the Year honors at the Routes World 2026 Awards in Frankfurt.
Germany’s aviation market is being held back by high regulated costs and limited airline capacity rather than weak passenger demand, according to Fraport COO Dietmar Focke.
Hong Kong International Airport is targeting new connections to Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa as expanded runway capacity opens room for network growth.
Germany’s aviation market heads into the northern winter with fewer seats than last year, widening the divide between Europe’s largest economy and the rest of the continent.
Germany’s aviation market is set to contract during the northern winter 2026-27 season, with a further reduction in domestic flying outweighing growth on several international markets.
Twenty-five airports, five destinations, five airlines and nine individuals are finalists in the Routes World 2026 Awards, alongside five shortlisted routes.
Frankfurt Airport is targeting long-haul growth across North America, Asia, Africa and Latin America in a move to strengthen its role as a global connecting hub.
