World Routes 2021

As world leaders are gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit, it's time for route development to start embedding sustainability into every decision.

Jason McGuinness, director of commercial, Ryanair

Majid Khan, VP of aviation development at Istanbul Airport.

Following some important wins domestically, Adelaide Airport is on the front foot as Australia prepares to reopen its international borders.

The city is keen to get airlines back after the pandemic and return to its 2019 traffic levels.

The Caribbean island has exceeded pre-pandemic passenger volumes.

SunExpress is also close to announcing two new UK and Ireland airports for summer 2022.

The upstart ULCC tells World Routes delegates that it sees transborder opportunities.

With its focus on connecting passengers traveling between Europe and East Asia, Helsinki has suffered during the pandemic.

The airport now has more than 50 airlines offering service to more than 175 destinations worldwide.

There is a greater willingness from the LCC to make network changes later or even mid-season as COVID saw easyJet become more nimble.

Routes hears how the Indian airline is building back after the crisis and its long-haul plans.

The business, which monitors traveler search and booking patterns, said that searches shot up 70% in the previous quarter.

ACMI operators have been playing their part in the recovery by giving airlines more options.

Oman Airports is looking to be more aggressive in adding connections to the Indian subcontinent while adding routes to Central Asia and Europe.

Routes World, which brings together decision makers from airlines, airports and destination to define the world’s route networks, is heading back to Las Vegas in 2022.

József Váradi wants to grow the ULCC fourfold over the next decade.

Ryanair is looking to increase its European market share from 15% to more than 20%.

The New York-based carrier tells World Routes delegates that it is actively exploring new opportunities in Europe.

New international services will strengthen traffic volumes at the Moscow hub.

The Texan airport ranked first in worldwide hub connectivity in ACI’s 2020 Airport Industry Connectivity Report.

Head of ACI World calls for unity after criticism from Willie Walsh on rising airport fees.

In-market testing of services has become the most reliable barometer of success, the CEO of Flyadeal tells World Routes delegates.

Destinations are focusing on letting prospective visitors know they are open for business.

The city has had an opportunity to rethink its offering and will put the focus on 'quality and sustainability.'