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Special Edition: Routes World 2024, Kingdom of Bahrain | |
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| By Victoria Moores
Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air is well advanced with its air operator certificate (AOC), and is planning to detail its initial routes in early 2025. Read more. |
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During the last 12 months, launches of 58 new routes were announced, 14 carriers joined the Prague Airport partner pool, 42 services recorded frequency and/or capacity increases, generating 3.6 million additional seats, and cargo transport grew more than 40% YoY as a result of our route development and marketing activities. |
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| By Victoria Moores
Saudi Arabian LCC Flyadeal, which currently operates a single wet-leased Airbus A330, is planning to order A330s or Boeing 787s by the end of 2024. Read more. |
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SPONSORED CONTENT Malaysia Airports is one of the world’s largest airport operator groups in terms of number of passengers handled.
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| By David Casey
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is poised to almost fully recover to pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels, with an optimistic projection of 9.6 million travelers by the end of 2024, according to CEO Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah. Read more. |
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Geneva has many assets to offer: high economic resilience, high appetite for travel, high diplomatic activity, high expat presence, high income... Genève Aéroport aims to help airlines and partners to "THINK HIGHER" by accompanying them in a win-win perspective, by ensuring the long-term viability of the new routes and allowing a sustainable market presence. |
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| By David Casey
Nine awards are up for grabs at the Routes World Awards 2023, which honor the outstanding efforts made by organizations and individuals. Read more. |
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| By Victoria Moores
Gulf Air CEO Jeffrey Goh has been working on a wide-ranging network review during his first nine months as CEO, which will result in unprofitable routes being cut and 25% more destinations within five years. Read more. |
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Passenger traffic at Athens Airport is on track to set a new record in 2024, with the first eight months of the year already showing a 13.9% increase. The airport’s upward trajectory and the growing popularity of Athens as a destination are reflected in the number of airlines adding new services, increasing frequencies, and launching additional routes to the Greek capital. |
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| By David Casey
Images from the first day of Routes World 2024, taking place in Bahrain. View the photos. |
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Chongqing, a passionate city with unique charm, as the only Municipality in mid-west China, embraced by mountains and rivers, is famous for its magic topography and cityscape. Say “Nihao! Chongqing” to discover the authentic China! For more travel advice, please visit the official website: https://www.ichongqing.info/tourism/ |
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| By David Casey
Swedish airport operator Swedavia is continuing to see growth in international traffic, with the removal of the Scandinavian country’s aviation tax from next July set to further boost its appeal.Read more. |
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With the rapid growth of the economy and air travel demand, Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) will develop a brand-new image with its third terminal, featuring comprehensive upgrades in capacity and intelligent facilities. In the near future, travelers are cordially invited to discover the new face of |
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| By David Casey
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is poised for further growth in 2024, with ambitions to restore key transatlantic connections and expand its European route network, despite ongoing challenges in the aviation sector. Read more. |
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All dots lead to Rome Fiumicino: the 5-Star Skytrax Airport continues its unstoppable aviation development and quality excellence path. Discover more |
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| By David Casey
Brazil's tourism sector is experiencing robust growth, with a focus on attracting visitors from key international markets such as the U.S., China and Germany. Read more. |
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| By David Casey
Strong inbound tourism demand to Japan is fueling network and passenger growth at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Read more. |
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| | | Comprising keynote interviews, panel discussions, airline briefings and best practice workshops, the Routes World 2024 conference program will provide an exclusive platform for aviation leaders from around the globe to outline the latest market insights and provide expert advice that will inform business strategy. | |
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Our industry-leading route development forums unite airlines, airports, and the cities and destinations they serve. Comprehensive meeting, networking and insight opportunities deliver real value to the decision makers that attend our events. | 22 – 24 October 2024 - Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 - 12 February 2025 - Nassau & Paradise Island, Bahamas
25 – 27 March 2025 - Perth, Australia
8 – 10 April 2025 - Seville, Spain |
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