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Spruit outlines Norway's strategy for success
Bergen, a city on the south-western coast of Norway surrounded by mountains and fjords, has been revealed as the host destination for Routes Europe in 2020. Routesonline caught up with Jasper Spruit, vice president of traffic development at airport operator Avinor, to find out more about Norway’s year-round appeal. Read more.

oneworld signs up first full African member
Global airline alliance oneworld is to secure new connections to Africa in mid-2020 after signing up its first full member on the continent. Read more.

Warm welcome awaits as Québec seeks new connections
Canada’s ‘secret’ destination is about to be discovered by a lot more visitors as it prepares for its role as host of Routes Americas 2019. Read more.

The next chapter in US-Latin American air travel?
United is moving deeper into Latin America after reaching a deal with Copa Airlines and Avianca for a joint venture on routes between the US and 19 countries in Central and South America. Read more.

Bulletin board: China Southern, Small Planet Airlines, SAS, Boeing, WestJet and more
This week: China Southern president departs; Small Planet Airlines ceases flying; SAS CEO warns of challenges ahead; Boeing delivers its 2,000th aircraft to China and more. Read more.

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