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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Marseille expands with new summer routes
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Fresh from Spanish carrier Volotea inaugurating its new base in Marseille, the airport is gearing up for a busy summer with a string of new routes.
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Passenger growth is coming but are we ready?
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IATA's Rafael Schvartzman says that with many of Europe's key airports already operating at capacity, action needs to be taken today to avert the...
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BA's Alex Cruz: “We are - and will always be - a quality airline"
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British Airways chief executive and chairman Alex Cruz discusses the airline's network strategy, its £4.5bn fleet investment, the growing...
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Route rundown: MXP-BOM, MLA-SEN, CEB-SZX
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This week: Air Italy adds a fourth international route from Milan Malpensa and Air Malta to serve London Southend.
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Analysis: the transatlantic battle
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A week after International Airlines Group bought a minority stake in long-haul low-cost carrier Norwegian, with a view to launching a full takeover...
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US and China key targets for Lyon-Saint Exupéry
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Fresh from breaking the ten million passenger mark for the first time, Lyon-Saint Exupéry has further expansion in its sights.
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25 Years of ASM: Part Four
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To celebrate 25 years of ASM, each week we will be exploring five of the greatest moments in aviation over the last quarter of a century.
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Market analysis: Routes Europe 2018
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The European aviation market in 2017 was one of the strongest years for financial and passenger performance, according to figures published by...
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Israel expansion one of four new Transavia routes
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Dutch low-cost airline Transavia will increase capacity by more than 123,000 seats this winter, as well as adding four new routes.
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Routes Europe 2018 Marketing Awards finalists - part two
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In the second of a two part feature, Routesonline takes a closer look at the airports named finalists in the Routes Europe 2018 Marketing Awards.
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Interview: the road to the Basque Country
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With all eyes on the Basque Country ahead of Routes Europe, the government's minister of tourism Alfredo Retortillo outlines the region's key route...
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25 Years of ASM: Part Three
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To celebrate 25 years of ASM, each week we will be exploring five of the greatest moments in aviation over the last quarter of a century.
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IAG mulls Norwegian takeover amid fierce transatlantic competition
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The owner of British Airways and Aer Lingus is weighing up a takeover offer for rival Norwegian Air Shuttle amid fierce competition on...
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Why El Al is at a crossroads as it turns 70
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Israel and carrier El Al have reached the age of 70 and both have plenty to celebrate, but the pressure is on to compete in the age of open skies.
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Routes Europe 2018 Marketing Awards finalists - part one
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In the first of a two part feature, Routesonline takes a closer look at the airports and destinations named finalists in the Routes Europe 2018...
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Eastern Europe and the Nordics on Bremen's radar
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Bremen Airport's chief commercial officer Florian Kruse gives the low-down on its new routes and target destinations.
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Analysis: Spain's phenomenal international growth
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Ahead of Routes Europe 2018 in Bilbao, Routesonline provides a snapshot of Spain’s leading international airlines and airports, as well as the most...
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Start-up Air Belgium set for maiden flight
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Air Belgium will operate its inaugural service at the end of the month as it seeks to gain a foothold in Asia.
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Ryanair-backed LaudaMotion to open Berlin Tegel base
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LaudaMotion, the new Austrian airline headed by Formula One champion Niki Lauda and backed by Ryanair, is to launch a Berlin Tegel base as...
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Europe's aviation industry by numbers - Q1 2018 update
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Routesonline's latest analysis of the European aviation industry, examining the top routes, airlines and airports.