World Routes 2019

Airports

The Airport Awards highlight the organisations which have excelled in route development marketing. Split into size categories, they showcase the exceptional marketing support that airports have provided to their airline partners in the past twelve months.

• Over 50m pax
• 20-50 pax
• 4-20m pax
• Under 4m pax

Tourism Authorities

The Destination Award champions the marketing support provided by destinations to their airline partners. The award acknowledges tourism authorities whose marketing activities have had a real impact on their future network development plans.

• Destination 

The airport and destination categories are voted for by members of the airline network planning community.

Airline

The Airline Award celebrates the carriers that have provided significant support to airports and destinations in generating economic growth to regions. The accolade focuses on the importance of partnership in achieving successful and profitable routes. 

This category will be voted for by airports and destinations.

Rising Star

The Rising Star Award recognises the potential of individuals who are in the early stages of their career, who may be young but are already making an impact in the industry.

This category is open to applicants with five years or less experience in the route development industry. It will be on a self-nominating basis, where they can put themselves forward or be nominated by a colleague. 

Individual Leadership

The Individual Leadership Award celebrates the lifetime achievement of an individual within the route development community, recognising their contribution to the industry during the course of their career. 

This category is open to applicants in a leadership role. It will be on a self-nominating basis, where they can put themselves forward or be nominated by a colleague.  

Overcoming Adversity

The Overcoming Adversity Award recognises an organisation which has succeeded despite challenging circumstances. These could include, but are not limited to, natural disasters, political conditions, economic climates, fuel prices, airspace restrictions or equipment shortages. 

This category is open to organisations on a self-nominating basis, where they can be put forward for the award by either their industry partners or themselves.