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Air travel continues to defy global challenges
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Long-haul arrivals in Western Europe are on the increase – showing its resilience in the face of last year’s terror attacks. It has taken over a...
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A crystal clear opportunity for luxury charters
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In one of the most significant brand expansion in the history of luxury travel and hospitality, Crystal Cruises is not only introducing new ships...
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Traffic triumph - all regions of the world continue positive start to 2017
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February international passenger demand rose 5.8 per cent compared to February 2016, which was down compared to the 9.1 per cent yearly increase...
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“The best alliances are those that operate under one brand,” says Jetstar network head
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There are differing views over the value of alliances to the world’s airlines and an increasing view that traditional global airline groupings are...
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Etihad Airways selects Paris as fifth market for scheduled A380 deployment
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Etihad Airways will introduce the Airbus A380 on its route between Abu Dhabi and Paris this summer. The deployment is part of seasonal adjustments...
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North American carriers help airline sector report improved profits
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For a consecutive year, more than a third of airline industry profits in 2016 are expected to come from the carriers of North America, says ICAO....
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Qantas takes its biggest hop on the Kangaroo route between Australia and UK
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Around two million passengers a year fly between Australia and the UK (O&D demand for 12 months to October 2016) and the famous Kangaroo Route has...
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Boeing 787 celebrates five years of scheduled service
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Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) began operations of the Dreamliner on October 26, 2011. The airline currently has the largest 787 fleet...
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IATA predicts eastward shift in global operations as China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam rise
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The latest update to the association’s 20-Year Air Passenger Forecast suggests that the developing Asia-Pacific region will be the source of more...
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Thinking big for 2017 as Routes Asia heads to Japan
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Routes Asia will be held in Japan for the first time in its 15-year history when it takes place in Okinawa next year.
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Scoot expands its low-cost long-haul model into Europe
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Scoot said the commencement of the service to Europe is part of the Singapore Airlines Group’s strategic move to “stimulate passenger traffic...
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Attention World Routes Attendees! Which new route do you want to learn more about in Chengdu?
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Have you wondered what enticed an airline to a certain destination? What the data says about demand on the city pair and connecting markets? What...
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LATEST ISSUE of Routes News NOW ONLINE
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The latest issue of the air service development magazine, Routes News, is now available to view.
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Ask the Expert – VOTE for what you want to read
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Find out the expert views on key topics currently impacting the global aviation industry. Our ‘Ask the Expert’ stories allow you to choose the...
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Asia Pacific budget carriers show joined-up approach
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The grouping brings together many of the smaller low-cost operators across the Asia Pacific region and the partnership will allow them to better...
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Hong Kong Airlines flies into New Zealand
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There has been a steady increase year-on-year in the number of Hong Kong and China travellers visiting New Zealand. According to official figures...
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Jetstar to link Adelaide to the Sunshine Coast
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The link will be operated using a 180-seat Airbus A320 and is being launched to meet growing demand for holidays to the region. It marks the...
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Air New Zealand to fly to Manila
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The new year-round service will operate three times a week using Boeing 767-300 equipment with a flight time of around 10 and a half hours in each...
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VIDEO: Highlights from Routes Asia - Day Two
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Last night’s Networking Evening at this year’s Routes Asia forum certainly supported the Department of Tourism's marketing message that "it is more...
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New Zealand is ready to go the distance
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The value of air service as an economic generator is particular obvious in island locations. Routesonline spoke to Matthew Findlay ahead of his...