ROUTES NEWS ISSUE 6 2008

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Foreword

News

Routes events update

Headline-makers
A news round-up of the toughest topics discussed in Kuala Lumpur Lucy Siebert reports.

Routes events update

Good judgment
Malaysia Airlines’ Idris Jala has recently turned around the airline’s fortunes but massive challenges remain Lucy Siebert finds out more.

Double whammy
Airlines have been hit by a combination of high oil prices and economic slowdown David Bentley examines what this has meant in the past.

Only Lyon
France’s third busiest gateway has a ‘multi-specialist’ approach Helen Parton discovers how this is fuelling traffic growth.

Magical Morocco
An open skies agreement and a growing tourism industry mean these are exciting times for this North African country, writes Chris Beanland.

Weathering the storm
The new Bengaluru Airport opened just as the economic slowdown began to bite Stuart Bowden reports on how it plans to ride it out.

Irish eyes are smiling
The past year featured some highs and lows for Europe’s largest low-cost airline Oliver Clark takes a look back.

Make the connection?
Capacity is down, so David Beckerman asks whether passengers can still easily get from point A to point B?

Crystal ball gazing
Sarah Campbell uncovers 2009’s big trends in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.

Against the clock
High-speed trains in Europe are proving tough competition for short-haul carriers, writes Oliver Clark.

Kuala Lumpur event review
From jam-packed days of meetings and a top conference line-up to loads of spectacular social events; The 14th World Route Development Forum had something for everyone.

View from the top
New ACI director general, Angela Gittens, reflects on how airlines and airports can work together during the current crisis.

OAG statistics
Across the global network, seat capacity for the year is down. OAG figures show that in North America alone this is a 3% decline, representing over 30 million seats.  

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