World Routes 2017
The event presents an unrivalled platform for route development professionals to discuss, develop and plan network strategy. Providing unique cost and time saving benefits...
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Dreamliners a "major step" forward for WestJet
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Lee Lipton, director network and schedule planning at WestJet, speaks to Routesonline about the Canadian carrier's participation at World Routes...
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Walsh confirms Air Berlin bid
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IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has confirmed that the group has made an offer for parts of troubled Air Berlin, but he expects Lufthansa to win...
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Terrorist attacks 'failing to impact traffic'
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People in Europe are increasingly prepared to travel to a country in the wake of a terrorist attack, delegates at World Routes 2017 have been told.
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Airlines to 'keep calm and carry on' despite Brexit fears
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European airlines remain in the dark about what Brexit will mean for their business prospects, with Flybe chief commercial officer Vincent Hodder...
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European airline consolidation expected
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A period of consolidation among European airlines similar to what has occurred in the US is to be both expected and welcomed.
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Willie Walsh: LEVEL to have 30 aircraft in five years
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Willie Walsh, chief executive of International Airlines Group, has told World Routes 2017 that its long-haul low-cost carrier LEVEL hopes to grow...
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Airlines need to innovate, says Mogensen
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The advent of Big Data will further disrupt the aviation industry over the coming years, delegates at World Routes 2017 have been told.
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Birmingham Airport hits 13 million milestone
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New routes have helped Birmingham Airport to hit the 13 million passenger milestone.
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Cap visitor numbers or lose your soul, Lansky warns
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Destinations need to start capping visitor numbers or face destroying the very thing that attracted travellers in the first place.
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World's busiest international passenger routes revealed
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As hundreds of airlines from around the world gather in Barcelona for World Routes 2017, Routesonline can reveal the top international routes by...
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Live blog - World Routes 2017
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Relive all the highlights from World Routes 2017 in Barcelona, the only route development forum operating on a global scale.
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Taiwan wants Helsinki, Munich and Barcelona routes
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Taiwan Taoyuan has set out its route development ambitions, with European cities a target.
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Copenhagen outlines next long-haul ambitions
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With two previously unserved long-haul routes now secured, Copenhagen Airports is eyeing new targets.
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Helsinki to hit 18 million passengers
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Providing fast connections between Asia and Europe, Helsinki Airport is seeking to add connections to China and North America.
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World Routes 2017 arrives in Barcelona
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Barcelona is taking centre stage for the world's premier route development event.
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Chicago's airports to "aggressively" pursue new airlines
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The city's "bold tourism goal" of 55 million visitors by 2020 means a renewed focus on new services.
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Iberia eyes the world
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The Spanish carrrier wants to be an airline with more stamps in its passport, including Africa and Asia, says chief executive Luis Gallego.
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African airlines must “walk before they can run” as liberalisation nears
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Bombardier has forecast strong global growth for 60- to 150-seat range over the next 20 years, with the manufacturer’s Imed Ben Abdallah explaining...
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Aviation industry heads to Barcelona for World Routes
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Barcelona will be the centre of global aviation when the annual World Routes forum (23-26 September) opens in the city this weekend.
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A quick chat with... Azim Barodawala
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Volantio's technology is helping airlines to maximise unit revenues and decrease costs, while also enabling them to avoid potentially embarrassing...