Routes

How are new business models within the airline industry set to affect route developments over the next few years?

Proposed 'open skies' deal stokes African aspirations

Could a long-awaited ‘open skies’ agreement between leading African nations finally open up the continent’s aviation market?

Schiphol looks to market to the UK

Amsterdam airport Schiphol is paying close attention to the UK market as it commences its second century of operations

Tourism boards flock to Routes events

More than 20 tourism authorities attended Routes Asia 2017, held in Okinawa, Japan, last week

Geopolitics will have 'major impact' on low-cost carriers

Low-cost carriers (LLCs) remain particularly vulnerable to the effects of geopolitical events, according to a leading lawyer

Updated: British Airways to increase Mauritius flights next winter as it suspends Lima

Gatwick-Mauritius route will operate five times per week but Lima axed for winter

Wow air adds new flights to Chicago

Icelandic budget carrier adds 10th North American destination

UK imposes mobile device ban on some flights

Government bans laptops and tablets in airline cabins on services to six countries

ATC strike causes hundreds of flight cancellations

More disruption expected as French ATC strike continues

Quito to host Routes Americas 2018

The Ecuadorian capital will host the event from February 13 to 15

The secrets of success for LCCs

Code sharing, tech and the bottom line are all part of the formula

US must develop airports and infrastructure or face failure

Regional routes remain the key to success if properly supported

Thomas Cook announces new Cuba route from Manchester

The news follows confirmation by Cook that it had followed Tui in ending its commercial deal with Jet2holidays

Canada sees changes in the air

Canada’s 150th anniversary is the ideal time to visit a vast country that offers something different at every turn, yet the surprises don’t extend to the downtrodden aviation industry that may soon see its fortunes change

Florida: Getting a handle on the future

A new president offers potential for change and the US, Florida’s tourist board and some of its airports remain hopeful that Donald Trump will not impinge on their ongoing business of growth

Carriers in for the long haul

Innovative moves by the likes of Lufthansa and Norwegian have given legacy carriers plenty to think about as aviation reaches the next stage

More control required by airports

Airports need to move faster in the fight against terrorism, a Heathrow-based security expert has warned

Staff care vital after attacks

Bosses of airports attacked by terrorists this year have spoken of their ongoing efforts to help staff recover from the attack

Terror threat remains ‘very real’ in Europe

The targeting of airports and aircraft by terrorists is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, a terrorism expert has warned

Ryanair announces new German route

The low-cost carrier will operate the service from Luton

Small islands in focus: What’s the big idea?

Although small in size, some islands need to think big when it comes to developing their airports to bring in tourists – and their much-needed cash

India’s 2020 vision

While new policy will help boost India’s ambitious growth plans, tapping into one of its greatest assets - its population - is vital

Royal Brunei Airlines - the airline that dares to dream

A new path for Royal Brunei Airlines, with an investment in fleet and a focus on customer service, has the carrier daring to dream

Special report: Latin America's hotspots

While Brazil’s economic woes may be casting a considerable shadow over the region, other parts of Latin America are faring better