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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airberlin strikes a deal with Lufthansa to ward off rival low-cost carriers
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Germany’s second biggest airline, Air Berlin, will downsize their current fleet by 40 aircraft. Eurowings will receive 35 aircraft, whereas...
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Cruising into Catalonia’s capital for World Routes 2017
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The largest commercial aviation event in the world will head to Spain next year when World Routes 2017 takes place in Barcelona.
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Singapore hub shines at World Routes as Changi Airport takes Marketing Award
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Singapore's Changi Airport was also named as the winner in the over 50m passengers category, while Shannon Airport was honoured in the Under 4m...
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World Routes Interview: AirAsia X eyes LCC partnership to support European return
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AirAsia X will return to the European market from 2018 when it starts to receive its Airbus A330neos and it is seeking a possible partner to help...
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An afjordable offering from Norwegian
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There are opportunities aplenty for Norwegian UK, from a whole new market in China to destinations in the Caribbean and an interest in eastern Europe.
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Smart marketing is the way to attract Chinese tourists
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Insight from the World Routes Tourism Summit in Chengdu, China.
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Nuremburg floats Blue Ocean campaign to beat hub sharks
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Located between Germany's two hub airports of Frankfurt and Munich means Airport Nurnberg may be the small fish in the pond, but it hopes Its Blue...
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Three questions for... Vincent Harrison, managing director, Dublin Airport
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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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Germany Spotlight: Düsseldorf Airport
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Following news this summer of a further 2.2 billion Euros funding being made available for Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s new terminal’s...
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Hermes Airports drives destination marketing efforts for Cyprus
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In the highly competitive world of leisure travel, the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus is an increasingly sought-after destination. But it’s...
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Newcastle Airport goes ‘MAD’ for Ryanair summer growth
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Newcastle Airport officials are celebrating their growing relationship with Irish low-fare carrier Ryanair with the addition of a new link to the...
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Chengdu adds nine more long-haul routes in World Routes signing
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A mix of existing and new airline partners officially signed-up to serve the fast-expanding Chinese gateway during a behind closed doors meeting on...
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What's the big idea for island destinations?
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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.
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Germany Spotlight: Munich Airport
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Following news this summer of a further 2.2 billion Euros funding being made available for Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s new terminal’s...
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Marseille at World Routes for the long-haul
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The Marseille Provence Airport team is in Chengdu at this year’s World Routes eyeing destinations across the North and eastern part of Europe and...
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Amsterdam celebrates Schiphol’s century of success with World Routes flying display
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At last night’s Saturday reception, the informal opening to this year’s World Routes in Chengdu, China, Andre Van Den Berg, executive vice...
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Edinburgh Airport will work at World Routes to takeaway Chinese link
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Attending this year's World Routes in Chengdu, China with a five strong team, Edinburgh Airport are at the 22nd World Route Development Forum with...
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Germany Spotlight: Memmingen Airport
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Following news this summer of a further 2.2 billion Euros funding being made available for Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s new terminal’s...
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Has the industry reached its tipping point?
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The year started optimistically with record low fuel prices and strong consumer demand, however a number of terrorist attacks, the UK Brexit...
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Turkish turbulence tips tourism traffic
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Political instability and security fears have left a lasting impact on Turkey’s tourism industry during the past year, but has it had the same...