Routes Europe 2026
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Meet The Winners: Prague Airport
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Prague Airport (PRG) welcomed more than 17.7 million passengers in 2025, an 8.5% year-on-year increase. The airport’s success has been driven by...
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Meet The Winners: Jet2.com
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Jet2.com was named Airline Winner at the Routes Europe 2026 Awards for the third consecutive year.
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Meet The Winners: Athens International Airport
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The airport was named the winner of the Over 20 Million Passengers category at the Routes Europe Awards.
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What’s On The Horizon For: Greenland International Airports
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With a wave of new airport infrastructure Greenland is positioning itself for a step change in global air connectivity.
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What’s On The Horizon For: Newcastle International Airport
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Newcastle International Airport says connecting demand to hub airports is one of the biggest unserved opportunities in the UK, if not across...
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TUI Eyes Growth Through MAX Fleet, Loyalty Program
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TUI Group says its growing 737 MAX fleet is improving the viability of longer leisure routes as it pursues growth through fleet renewal and loyalty...
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Icelandair Speeds Up Boeing 757 Retirement
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Icelandair accelerates Boeing 757 retirement due to fuel costs while expanding A321LR operations.
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Aeroitalia Eyes International Growth With 737 MAX Deliveries
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Italian carrier Aeroitalia is preparing for international expansion in 2027 as it takes delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
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What Airline Network Planners Want From Airports
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Three airlines—Iberia, Vueling and Wizz Air—have outlined what they want from airport meetings at Routes events.
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Airlines, Airports Target Shoulder Seasons As Travel Demand Shifts
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Seasonal swings in travel demand are forcing airlines, airports and tourism authorities to work more closely to grow traffic outside peak summer...
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Aviation Industry Warned Climate Pressures Will Reshape Travel Patterns
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Airlines and airports are beginning to factor climate resilience more directly into network planning and growth strategies.
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High Fuel Costs Disrupt Winter 2026 Network Plans
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European airlines are slowing network and capacity planning as high costs and geopolitical uncertainty undermine visibility for the upcoming winter...
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Genova Sees Cruise Sector As Key Growth Driver
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Genova City Airport (GOA) is pursuing deeper integration with Italy’s cruise sector after recording its highest-ever passenger traffic.
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Podcast: Geopolitics And Rising Costs Reshape European Aviation
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European aviation is operating in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable environment, as geopolitical instability and rising costs shape...
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Lithuania Eyes More European, Middle East Connectivity
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Lithuanian Airports is targeting further expansion across Europe and the Middle East as it looks to build on record passenger growth.
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Routes Europe Officially Handed Over To 2027 Hosts
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Routes Europe hosting responsibilities have been handed to Fraport TAV Antalya Airport.
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Bilbao Airport Seeks To Build On Record Year
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Bilbao Airport is accelerating its international expansion strategy after surpassing 7 million annual passengers for the first time.
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Tallinn Airport Sees Continued Passenger Growth
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Tallinn Airport is targeting further network expansion across Europe and the Middle East as it prepares for another year of passenger growth...
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Prague Airport Named Overall Winner At Routes Europe 2026 Awards
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Rimini, Italy—Prague Airport (PRG) has been named the Overall Winner at the Routes Europe 2026 Awards, while also triumphing in the 5-20 Million...
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European Carriers Take Cautious Approach To AI In Route Planning
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping airlines process network planning decisions faster, but route strategy still depends heavily on human instinct