Routes

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 30 October 2024 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Sofia Airport operator SOF Connect is investing BGN500 million ($275 million) in a third terminal, which is expected to be completed within eight years.

Emirates has signed agreements with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet to expand connectivity between Dubai and Vietnams key gateways.

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) reports continuing passenger growth, especially on service to China, as it handled 10% more overall passengers in Q3.

Togo-based ASKY is changing its network to fly more nonstop regional routes, ahead of the potential arrival of its first Boeing 787s in 2026.

AirBaltic will open flights between its base in Riga, Latvia, and Rzeszów, Poland, hoping to serve Ukrainians seeking to travel from the war-torn country.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Ethiopian Airlines will take delivery of the first of four Airbus A350-1000s in November.

Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) opened six new gates Oct. 22, part of an expansion of its Terminal D.

The UK government is launching a consultation to create a centralized airspace design service aimed at reducing delays, emissions and noise pollution.

Hainan Airlines intends to commence flights between Chengdu and Vienna in December, marking its second route to Austria.

Aer Lingus is launching a new route between Dublin and Indianapolis using Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

On the heels of completing a massive airfield reconstruction, ONT in southern California is reporting strong growth, particularly in domestic traffic.

Norse Atlantic Airways is to offer a new Rome-Los Angeles service next summer but is cutting back capacity on other transatlantic routes.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Iceland’s Play is shifting its focus away from connecting traffic between Europe and North America.

New beyond-perimeter slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport have been tentatively awarded to five airlines.

Etihad reported strong traffic growth for the first three quarters of 2024 ahead of plans to make a significant number of route announcements in coming months.

The Kazakhstan Transport Ministry hopes to enhance air connectivity with the European Union.

Work on the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny project is expected to start in 2026, with the airport opening for commercial flights in 2032.

Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board CEO Joy Jibrilu shares plans to grow international airlift, particularly in Latin America, while balancing sustainable tourism with cultural preservation.

Night curfews, slow turnarounds and slot-limited growth are among the operational factors to deter airlines from launching new routes, according to airline panelists at Routes World.

Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region—the destination for Routes Europe 2026—is focused on ambitious tourism goals and strategies as it builds on a successful 2023.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad is poised for continued growth in air travel, having surpassed pre-pandemic levels with 73 airlines operating in Malaysia.

Construction on a £600 million ($784 million) extension to the passenger terminal at London Stansted Airport (STN) is expected to begin in 2025.