World Routes 2019

The 25th World Route Development Forum

Adelaide, Australia
21 – 24 September 2019

Young Leaders

The Young Leaders initiative at World Routes 2019 is designed for the route development industry’s future leaders. It is a dedicated programme which offers preferential rates for more junior members of the community (aged 30 or under) who have not attended a Routes event before.

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For a discounted rate of £799, delegates attending World Routes 2019 as a Young Leader will gain exclusive exposure to every corner of the route development industry, from observing negotiations with senior airline network planners to learning about the trends currently shaping the future of aviation.   

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Attend meetings

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Each Young Leader delegate will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the crucial discussions that take place between airlines and airports or destinations when negotiating a new route proposal. Young Leader delegates will be able to accompany their colleagues to observe meetings scheduled for their organisation.     

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Hear from CEOs

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The Young Leader delegate place will grant full access to the event conference programme, where they will hear from heavyweights who will provide exclusive insight into the factors driving change and opportunity in the industry. The line-up will include airBaltic’s CEO, Martin Gauss, Tiger Airways’ CEO, Merren McArthur and Saudia’s CEO, Jaan Albrecht.

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Be recognised by the industry

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The World Routes Awards are known as the most prestigious accolades in route development. This year the awards will include a Rising Star category which will recognise the potential of individuals in the early stages of their career. Young Leader delegates will have the opportunity to experience the ceremony and explore the possibility of nominating themselves for this category at future Routes events. 

Visit the World Routes Awards web page for further details

Access educational content

Educational Content

In addition to the industry-leading knowledge and insight that will be shared during the World Routes 2019 conference programme, the Young Leader delegate place will include additional content designed to educate junior attendees around the fundamentals of route development, as well as provide a full overview of the format of the event and how to make the most of attending World Routes 2019.

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Network with the global route development community

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The World Routes 2019 event programme will provide endless opportunites to develop industry-wide connections that will help Young Leader delegates to accelerate career growth and establish their presence within the community. Attendees can look forward to the event's Welcome Party, Networking Evening, regular networking breaks throughout the three business days of the event and even a festival introduced specifically for 2019 in celebration of Routes' 25th birthday.  

View the full programme of Networking Events at World Routes 2019

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Hear from Gus Gardner

The Undergraduate Research Analyst on placement with our sister company ASM tells us how valuable attending his first Routes event has been to his career in route development.

Attendance Criteria

Delegates attending World Routes 2019 on the Young Leaders programme must meet the following criteria:

  1. Aged 30 or under.
  2. The Young Leader delegate place is available to first-time paying delegates at a special rate of £799. Attendees must be employed in the aviation / route development industry by an airport, tourism authority, supplier, government body, economic development agency or other industry-related organisation. This includes being employed as part of a graduate scheme.
  3. Must be attending in addition to at least one full-paying delegate from the same organisation.
  4. Not previously attended a Routes event.

Please note that limited places are available for the programme.