Routes Update
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American Airlines hits the end of an era as it drops New York – San Juan link
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The formal confirmation of the closure of the route from American Airlines follows an exclusive story on Routesonline on April 3, 2017 about the...
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ANA is going for gold
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All Nippon Airways will need Olympian fortitude if it is to achieve the ambitious targets in the five-year corporate strategy.
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Three questions for... Andy Peirce, leasing manager, ACMI24
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In our regular Routes News series we take a look at the people that attend Routes events and find out more about them, their jobs and the current...
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Australia set to boom and Japan recovers as Asia Pacific air travel shows encouraging growth
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Both Japanese and Australian air travellers are flying in greater numbers again when compared with last year, according to the latest data from...
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Lucky Air reveals plans to operate long-haul from 10 bases
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The ambitious Chinese low-cost carrier wants further growth in SE Asia and beyond.
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Indian policy changes 'not enough to tackle capacity and fuel problems'
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India is still failing to address capacity issues and high fuel prices despite a recent rethink of the country’s aviation policy. Speaking at a...
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Stimulating success – VietJet Air helps to grow Vietnam market
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Vietnam's low-cost carrier Vietjet Air is helping to stimulate the nation's air transport connectivity to position it as the fastest growing market...
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“The best alliances are those that operate under one brand,” says Jetstar network head
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There are differing views over the value of alliances to the world’s airlines and an increasing view that traditional global airline groupings are...
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Congested airports could influence Asian traffic growth
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The Asian Pacific region is the most in danger of missing out on passenger growth thanks to its congested airports, said Vijay Poonoosamy, vice...
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Vistara ready for international launch in 2018, but capacity constraints could block growth
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Indian full-service carrier Vistara hopes to take advantage to changes in air service regulations to launch international flights within the next...
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VietJet Air “yet to have concrete plan for long-haul” growth
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The deputy director commercial, strategy and planning of Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air, Jay L Lingeswara has played down speculation that...
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Routes Asia touches down for the first time in Japan
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Now in its 15th year, Routes Asia brings together airlines, airports, tourism authorities and governments to plan new flights and increase existing...
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IAG plans new LEVEL of evolution for low-cost long-haul model
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International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed its new low-cost long-haul business will operate under the LEVEL brand. The airline will launch...
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Etihad Airways selects Paris as fifth market for scheduled A380 deployment
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Etihad Airways will introduce the Airbus A380 on its route between Abu Dhabi and Paris this summer. The deployment is part of seasonal adjustments...
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Ryanair and Wizz Air see growth potential in Ukraine skies
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Low-cost giant Ryanair is to debut in Ukraine with flights to Kiev from four European cities, while Central and Eastern European low-cost airline...
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Avianca boosts US presence with new Bogotá - Boston link
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Colombian flag carrier Avianca will launch the only scheduled non-stop link between South America and Boston's Logan International Airport when it...
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Frontier Airlines boosts Colorado Springs and Las Vegas operations
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After reviewing and restructuring its operations at the start of the decade and reducing its network by around a third between 2011 and 2013,...
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Climbing up and up down under - Australian aviation on the rise
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Growing international trade and improved connectivity are lifting Australia into the ascendant among the general rise of the Pacific nations.
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Aer Lingus finalises lease deal for A321neoLR arrival in 2019
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The confirmation of this deal follows extensive discussions between the management of Aer Lingus and its parent company International Consolidated...
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ANA confirms Honolulu debut for special 'Flying Honu' A380
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Flights between Japan and Hawaii represent a highly competitive market - around 1.5 million Japanese travel to Hawaii annually, with airlines...