DoT Grants Slot Exemptions for New Routes from DCA
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively approved two slot exemptions at Washington National Airport (DCA) for Alaska Airlines,… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo Expand Networks with Codeshare Deal
Malaysia Airlines and Indian budget carrier IndiGo have officially launched a codeshare agreement, significantly enhancing travel connectivity between Malaysia and… Read More »
Malaysia Airports Sees Growth with 73 Airlines Operating
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) is experiencing significant growth in air travel, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with 73 airlines currently operating… Read More »
London Stansted Airport Plans £600M Terminal Expansion
London Stansted Airport (STN) is set to embark on a £600 million ($784 million) extension to its passenger terminal, with… Read More »
Major Airlines Cut Flights to Hamburg Over Cost Hikes
In a significant reshuffle of their 2025 summer schedules, Eurowings, Condor, and Ryanair have announced substantial capacity reductions to Hamburg… Read More »
Qantas Expands International Routes and Aircraft Capacity
Qantas has announced significant updates to its international flight routes, enhancing services to the United States, Asia, and the Pacific,… Read More »
Airlines Cite Operational Challenges in New Route Launches
At Routes World, airline leaders outlined significant operational challenges deterring the launch of new routes, including night curfews, slow aircraft… Read More »
Malta Airport Sees Record Passenger Growth in 2023
Malta International Airport (MLA) achieved a remarkable milestone in 2023, welcoming over 7.8 million passengers, marking a 6.7% increase compared… Read More »
South Africa Tourism Aims to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
South Africa is poised for a robust tourism recovery, aiming to exceed pre-pandemic visitor numbers as it capitalizes on increased… Read More »
HiSky Europe Launches Direct Flights from Bucharest to Paris
HiSky Europe marked a significant expansion in its flight operations by launching its first direct service between Bucharest, Romania, and… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Announces New Route to Copenhagen
Delta Air Lines is set to launch a new route connecting Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)… Read More »
Leeds Bradford Airport Growth Driven by Low-Cost Carriers
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) serves the vibrant cities of Leeds and Bradford, along with the surrounding Yorkshire region in northern… Read More »
Etihad Airways Sees 35% Growth, New Routes Coming
Etihad Airways is set to expand its route network, with CEO Antonoaldo Neves announcing a remarkable 35% increase in passenger… Read More »
Scotland Targets High-Yield Markets to Boost Tourism Growth
Scotland is honing its focus on North America and high-yield markets from China, the Middle East, and India to propel… Read More »
Oman Airports Expands into CIS, Boosts European Routes
Oman Airports is strategically expanding its presence in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and enhancing its route frequency and… Read More »
Lufthansa CEO Warns of Deteriorating Air Travel in Germany
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr has expressed serious concerns regarding the future of air travel in Germany, highlighting that escalating airport… Read More »
Key Election Stakes for Major Industries: Trump vs. Harris
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, major industries, including airlines, banks, electric vehicle manufacturers, health care companies, media firms, restaurants,… Read More »
New Airline Routes in Brief: Hong Kong Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Emirates
Hong Kong Airlines will introduce a new route from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sendai, Japan, starting Dec. 18,… Read More »
Air Calin to Launch Paris to Bangkok Flights in 2024
Air Calin, the airline of New Caledonia, has announced the launch of nonstop flights between Paris-CDG and Bangkok (BKK), starting… Read More »
French Government Plans to Triple Aviation Taxes
The French government is expected to introduce a significant increase in aviation taxes as part of its strategy to tackle… Read More »
Ryanair Cancels German Flights in Summer 2025 Due to High Taxes
Ryanair, the Dublin-based budget airline, has announced plans to cancel all flights to Dortmund, Dresden, and Leipzig/Halle airports in summer… Read More »
How Airports and Tourism Boards Attract New Flights
In this second article of a six-part series on successful air service development, Gavin Eccles, Professor of Aviation at Universidade… Read More »