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Conference Programme
The Routes Europe conference programme will bring together senior leaders from the route development and aviation industries.
Comprising keynote interviews, panel discussions, airline briefings and best practice workshops, the Routes Europe 2024 conference programme will provide you with exclusive insight into the key air service development issues driving change within the industry, exploring the future of route development in the new post-pandemic era.
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Monday, 22 April 2024
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Hear more about why Routes Europe 2024 is taking place in Aarhus, Denmark.
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Keynote Address: State of the Airport Industry
This session will explore the current state of the industry in Europe and the opportunities ahead.
What are the long-term growth forecasts for the region? What changes are required to ensure sustainable and competitive air connectivity? How changing business models, ongoing consolidation and new aircraft fleet altering the landscape as we know it?
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Keynote Address: State of the Airline Industry
Ourania Georgoutsakou, Managing Director, Airlines for Europe (A4E)
Consolidation, sustainability and operational stability are core themes for European airlines in 2024 following a spate of mid-sized flag carrier acquisitions, geopolitical uncertainty, air traffic control disruption and the ripple effect of engine supply and maintenance issues. Hear more about the changing dynamics of the European airline industry.
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Moderator: David Casey, Editor-in-Chief, Routes
Join us for an exclusive interview with Anko Van Der Werff, the dynamic leader at the helm of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). The carrier, a founder member of Star Alliance, is undergoing a period of change as part of its SAS Forward strategic plan that involves an overhaul of the fleet, a digital transformation and raising new capital. A planned investment from Air France-KLM will also see the airline switch alliances to join SkyTeam. Hear more from Anko about the ongoing transformation of SAS and the new path forward for the company.
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Panel Discussion: Navigating Challenges: Confronting Supply Chain Woes, Geopolitical Turbulence, and Labor Shortages
The pandemic is now in the rearview mirror, with borders open and regional traffic and capacity restored to 2019 levels. Despite this progress, significant challenges persist. Inflation, elevated cost pressures, and labor shortages remain. Airlines are grappling with unprecedented supply chain and engine-related issues, leading to a shortage of aircraft capacity and uncertainty in schedules for the coming year and beyond. The additional layer of complexity comes from geopolitical instability in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, disrupting airline route networks. Gain insights from a panel of influential executives discussing how airlines and airports are managing and navigating through disruptions.
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
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ASM Masterclass
Understanding your Airports Traffic Demand and Market Potential
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Europe’s Role in Global Sustainable Aviation
Dive into the heart of sustainable aviation with our panel discussion on how Europe is taking the lead in driving global change. Join us as industry leaders, visionaries, and sustainability advocates unravel the strategies and innovations that position Europe at the forefront of green aviation.
Discover how Europe is setting ambitious targets and pioneering initiatives to transform the aviation sector. From cutting-edge technologies to robust policy frameworks, these industry leaders will share their views on Europe’s leading role in sustainability policies and the way moving forward.
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Panel Discussion: Sustainable Tourism - Travel and Trends
Be part of this panel and gain insights into the innovative approaches that some destinations are taking. Implement these trends into your organisation and cooperate in driving a more sustainable and responsible future for travel. How can tourism authorities develop a sustainable approach to route development? And how can tourism authorities reach travellers with their message on sustainability?
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Navigating the Skies: Governmental Pressure on European Aviation
The European aviation industry faces several regulatory challenges as governments enact measures to address environmental concerns. Allied to the threat of further flight restrictions, airlines and airports in Europe are grappling with even higher aviation taxes. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the constraints imposed by governmental actions, with a spotlight on green taxes and noise control shaping the future of European aviation.
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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Exclusive updates direct from key airline decision makers and network planners.
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Exclusive updates direct from key airline decision makers and network planners.
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Exclusive updates direct from key airline decision makers and network planners.
* Please note like all events, the programme is subject to change.
Speakers
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Aage Dünhaupt
Director Communications Airlines, Hotels and Cruises, TUI -
David Surley
Senior Director of Route Development & Marketing, Aarhus Airport -
Jacob Bundsgaard
Mayor of Aarhus -
Pia Lange Christensen
Chief Executive Officer, VisitAarhus -
Mantas Vrubliauskas
VP Network Development, airBaltic -
Gilles Gosselin
Country Manager France, Volotea