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Orlando becomes the carrier’s second destination in the US joining Miami.

Routes rounds up the latest new route announcements, as well as services returning to carrier’s networks.

CEO Felix Antelo tells Routes Reconnected the Colombian ULCC plans to increase its international network using its recently created Medellín hub.

The LCC will be hoping to gain first mover advantage ahead of two other carriers entering the market.

The country’s aviation authority is considering route proposals from Volaris and Viva Aerobus among others.

The Irelandia Aviation-owned ULCC is planning to enter the Colombia-Mexico market for the first time in its latest expansion.

Ultra Air CEO William Shaw believes Colombia has a 'very big problem'—and the start-up ULCC has the ability to solve it.

Routes spoke to a string of airline CEOs this year. Catch up on 10 of the most recent interviews.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created the ideal conditions for the launch of a new ULCC in Colombia, according to the founder of start-up Ultra Air.

Strong demand for low-cost seats is fueling the return of domestic routes and prompting the launch of new services.

The Irelandia Aviation-owned ULCC remains in expansion mode despite the COVID-19 pandemic delaying some of its plans.

The virtual event will provide an unparalleled platform for the globe’s airports and tourism authorities to understand the core information they must provide to carriers that will influence route networks for years to come.

Vice presidents and heads of network planning teams have registered for the event that will support the community in reshaping the world’s route networks.

Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Qatar Airways adding a long-awaited Ghana service; Emirates upgauging its Moscow route; and Viva Air’s plans to open a Bogota-Cali link.

This week: Pegasus Airlines is adding more capacity into Israel; Viva Air Colombia is moving into a market vacated by Avianca; and Delta Air Lines is resuming service between Seattle and Dallas/Ft. Worth after a 14-year hiatus.

This week: IndiGo expands service to Thailand’s capital city; Beijing Capital Airlines adds fourth route to Japan; and Viva Air Colombia to launch operations from Cali.

We profile Viva Air Colombia, the low-cost carrier which is attending Routes Americas 2020.

This week: China Southern adds direct Wuhan service to US East Coast, flynas steps into Jet Airways route, and Viva Air Peru joins Cartagena market.

This week: Canada Jetlines sets start date; Eastern Airways sold to founder; Finnair and Juneyao Air agree new codeshare; Viva Air to expand with $50m investment and more.

Time is running out to take advantage of early booking rates for the event held in Québec City, Canada next February.

Viva Air Peru is exploring the prospect of launching its first international routes, less than a year after commencing domestic operations.

Viva Air will look to go public within the next two years, the airline’s chief executive Declan Ryan has told delegates at Routes Americas, as well as potentially launching services in Ecuador.

Stephen Rapp from low-cost specialist Viva Air discusses the launch of the group's Peruvian carrier and why it is increasing frequencies on existing routes, rather than expanding the network.

Airbus enjoyed a late flood of orders in 2017, including the finalisation of a record deal for 430 single-aisle aircraft. Southwest Airlines has also announced an increase to its Boeing order book.

Senior airline officials are among the high-profile names preparing to discuss the future of aviation at Routes Americas 2018.