Europe
The latest aviation news and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in Europe.
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VLM Airlines suspends all but two routes
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Belgian carrier VLM Airlines is to suspend all but two of its scheduled routes over the coming weeks to focus on private, charter and ACMI flights.
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Air France-KLM eyes South American joint venture
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SkyTeam partners Air France-KLM and Air Europa are hoping that a planned joint venture agreement on flights between Europe and Central and South...
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Analysis: Italy's strong international growth
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Following the announcement that the 26th World Routes will be held in Milan in 2020, Routesonline looks at some of the key facts and figures...
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Ryanair to cut Dublin fleet and grow Polish airline
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Ryanair has said there will be “few route closures” from Dublin despite cutting its fleet at the airport by 20 percent this winter.
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Route rundown: JFK-MEX, KRK-TLV, MAD-OZZ
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This week: JetBlue's new Mexico City service; LOT Polish Airlines to increase Israeli routes; and Ryanair adds Madrid – Ouarzazate.
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Route rundown: LTN-VDA, EWR-SDQ, ADD-ASM
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This week: Wizz adds Israel destination from Luton; Spirit increases Caribbean services; and Ethiopian to serve Eritrea after two decades.
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How Norwegian became a disruptive force
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Norwegian is the most requested airline at Routes events over the past five years, but why are airports so keen to attract the low-cost specialist?...
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Routes Weekly top five: Europe growth, Africa's carriers, GOL to Quito, China targets LA, latest podcast
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Our top five stories on Routes Weekly: Europe's summer growth, Africa's biggest carriers, GOL to add Quito route, Chinese carriers target LA,...
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Route rundown: OSL-KBV, IAH-GUA, VIE-BCN
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This week: Norwegian adds Thailand destination; Spirit to operate Guatemala service; and LEVEL readies for Vienna launch.
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Europe's growth summer heats up amid capacity warning
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Europe’s aviation industry is poised for a record period over the coming months as demand for air transport continues to outstrip economic growth...
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Route rundown: CPH-HKG, BOS-HAV, BUD-LCY
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This week: SAS switches Hong Kong service to Copenhagen; JetBlue increases Havana capacity; and LOT Polish Airlines adds London City link.
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Vienna calling for LEVEL as IAG plots Austrian assault
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International Airlines Group is seeking to gain a foothold on Austrian soil by using LEVEL, its low-cost weapon on transatlantic routes, to enter...
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Heathrow's third runway plans approved
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Heathrow’s chief executive John Holland-Kaye has vowed to create the “best connected hub airport in the world” after MPs in the UK backed...
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Air Belgium seeks to enter the US market
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Fresh from completing its inaugural flight earlier this month, Air Belgium is already looking to spread its wings by adding the US to its route...
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Brexit no-deal scenario threatens Airbus' future in the UK
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"Far from Project Fear, this is a dawning reality for Airbus," according to Tom Williams, chief operating officer of Airbus Commercial Aircraft.
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UK seeks fill key posts for Brexit aviation talks
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With just nine months until Brexit, the UK's Department for Transport has started recruiting for two key aviation roles.
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Europe lifts ban on Indonesian carriers
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All Indonesian airlines were barred from flying into the European Union’s airspace in 2007 but the blanket ban has now been lifted.
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Routes Weekly top five: From Russia to the world, World Cup by aviation, Delta's Asia routes, Routes Africa and more
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Our top five stories on Routes Weekly: Russia's recovering aviation industry; World Cup 2018 by airlines, airports and routes; Delta adds Asia...
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Route rundown: MXP-DEL, MAD-FLL, CDG-TNA
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This week: Air Italy adds second destination in India; Norwegian targets Miami from Madrid; and XL Airways France plans unserved Chinese city.
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From Russia to the world - all eyes on World Cup host
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As the host nation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia is pushed yet further in the global spotlight. Routesonline analyses the country’s...