Hear more Routes Reconnected and what you can expect over the course of the event.
Reuniting the community to rebuild the world's air services
Virtual
• 26 – 29 April 2021
Conference Programme
Hear directly from industry heavyweights as they examine the impact of COVID-19 and engage in conversations that will shape future, collective industry action. Our conference sessions will provide you with unmatched insight, informing future business strategies and recovery plans.
Session sponsor
Berlin Brandenburg Airport serves over 30 million passengers annually and plans to significantly improve the products and services on offer to passengers and airlines.
Monday, 26 April 2021
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Fireside Chat
ACI World
How can stakeholders in air service development best work in partnership to develop networks which create long term economic and environmental sustainability? A series of Fireside Chats with the leader industry associations will guide you on what are the safe travels protocols and the best practice guidelines to help restart and speed up the recovery of the sector in the wake of COVID-19.
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Airline Briefing
Exclusive updates direct from key airline decision makers and network planners focussing on strategy for routes development with impact on airline traffic to discuss their crisis management and recovery best practices.
*Not included for Conference Only Access registrations
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LIVE Keynote Interview
Wizz Air
Hear directly from the leading figures in aviation on how they re-planned their network during the peak of the COVID-19; what are their major plans for the next few years on rebuilding demand and what do they need from airports during this time.
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How can stakeholders in air service development best work in partnership to develop networks which create long term economic and environmental sustainability? A series of Fireside Chats with the leader industry associations will guide you on what are the safe travels protocols and the best practice guidelines to help restart and speed up the recovery of the sector in the wake of COVID-19.
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LIVE CEO Keynote Interview
Swiss International Air Lines
Hear directly from Dieter Vranckx, CEO of SWISS on how they re-planned their network during the peak of the COVID-19; what are their major plans for the next few years on rebuilding demand and what do they need from airports during this time.
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CEO Keynote Interview
Viva Air
Hear directly from Viva Air CEO Felix Antelo on how they managed to remain in a relatively favourable position to weather the crisis. How the they have re-planned their network during the peak of the COVID-19; what are their major plans for the next few years on rebuilding demand and what do they need from airports during this time.
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Returning to the skies with confidence
Panel Discussion
As airlines and airports resume operations in a post COVID-19 world, new health and safety requirements are transforming the passenger experience. This starts with a low-touch passenger journey where mobility and biometrics automate the travel process, limiting the need to touch equipment in the airport.
- How to drive compliance for the industry and increase confidence for passengers?
- How airlines and airports have adapted to the cleaning measures
- How turnaround times are managed for airlines and airports
- Implementation of the new normal
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Returning to the skies with confidence
Breakout Session
Tony Griffin, Senior Vice President Consulting, ASM Global Route Development
This is a workshop-style group activity open to delegates to discuss further the "Returning to the skies with confidence" panel discussion. Participants who join this breakout room session will have the chance to share their thoughts on the topic with other stakeholders from the industry in order to create a discussion. This is a great opportunity to take the most of the networking opportunities that the platform is providing.
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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How to stimulate demand?
Panel Discussion
This panel will discuss:
- The role of the government bodies in developing standard access regimes
- The role of tourism authorities on promoting the destination
- How to communicate safety with marketing strategies, best practices...
- How destinations and hospitality business can return tourists' confidence back?
- When consumer confidence will return – and how customer behaviour will look like?
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How to stimulate demand?
Breakout Session
Tony Griffin, Senior Vice President Consulting, ASM Global Route Development
This is a workshop-style group activity open to delegates to discuss further the "How to stimulate demand?" panel discussion. Participants who join this breakout room session will have the chance to share their thoughts on the topic with other stakeholders from the industry in order to create a discussion. This is a great opportunity to take the most of the networking opportunities that the platform is providing.
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LIVE CEO Keynote Interview
Ryanair DAC
Hear directly from Eddie Wilson, CEO, Ryanair DAC on how they re-planned their network during the peak of the COVID-19; what are their major plans for the next few years on rebuilding demand and what do they need from airports during this time.
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Airline Briefing
Transavia
Exclusive updates direct from key airline decision makers and network planners focussing on strategy for routes development with impact on airline traffic to discuss their crisis management and recovery best practices.
*Not included for Conference Only Access registrations
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LIVE CEO Keynote Interview
Austrian Airlines
Hear directly from Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of Austrian Airlines on how they re-planned their network during the peak of the COVID-19; what are their major plans for the next few years on rebuilding demand and what do they need from airports during this time.
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Exclusive updates direct from key airline decision makers and network planners focussing on strategy for routes development with impact on airline traffic to discuss their crisis management and recovery best practices.
*Not included for Conference Only Access registrations
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
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CEO Keynote Interview
Sri Lankan Airlines
Hear directly from Vipula Gunatilleka, Group Chief Executive Officer at SriLankan Airlines on how they re-planned their network during the peak of the COVID-19; what are their major plans for the next few years on rebuilding demand and what do they need from airports during this time.
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Exclusive updates direct from key airline decision makers and network planners focussing on strategy for routes development with impact on airline traffic to discuss their crisis management and recovery best practices.
*Not included for Conference Only Access registrations
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LIVE Panel of Experts
Predictions
Insights from experts in the industry about the future of aviation. This panel will cover:
- The shape of markets around the world after expected exits from key airlines. Which markets will bounce back?
- The reasons for decreased demand and combatting this;
- Likely survivors and consolidation scenarios. Will national pride allow for cross-border consolidation?
- Fleet sizes and how this will drive future orders;
- The impact of state-aided survival and whether more could be done;
- Leisure vs. Corporate: Who will drive demand in the first phase of capacity resumption?
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Predictions
Breakout Session
Tony Griffin, Senior Vice President Consulting, ASM Global Route Development
This is a workshop-style group activity open to delegates to discuss further the "Predictions" panel of Experts. Participants who join this breakout room session will have the chance to share their thoughts on the topic with other stakeholders from the industry in order to create a discussion. This is a great opportunity to take the most of the networking opportunities that the platform is providing.
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LIVE CEO Keynote Interview
JetSMART
Hear directly from JetSMART CEO Estuardo Ortiz on how they managed to remain in a relatively favourable position to weather the crisis. How the Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier have re-planned their network during the peak of the COVID-19; what are their major plans for the next few years on rebuilding demand and what do they need from airports during this time.
* Please note like all events, the programme is subject to change.
Speakers
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Eddie Wilson
Chief Executive Officer, Ryanair DAC -
Alexis von Hoensbroech
Chief Executive Officer, Austrian Airlines -
Dieter Vranckx
Chief Executive Officer, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) -
Vipula Gunatilleka
Chief Executive Officer, SriLankan Airlines -
George Michalopoulos
Chief Commercial Officer, Wizz Air -
Felix Antelo
Chief Executive Officer, Viva Air Group