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A game-changing deal between the two airlines may yet prompt Air Canada and United Airlines to form their own joint venture.

This week we profile World Routes 2018 attendee Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia.

This week: Singapore Airlines picks Adelaide; Finnair sells 60 percent Norra stake; easyJet expands connections service; Second quarter profits rise at AirAsia; Qantas begins Dreamliner flights from Brisbane; and Flydubai posts half-year loss.

After months of anticipation, World Routes is now only days away. To help make sure you are prepared for the event, we have created some tips to help maximise your experience.

Our exhibitors will host a number of unique and exciting activities on their stands including; food, drinks, entertainment, giveaways, prizes and much more. Make the most of your World Routes experience by visiting as many stands as possible.

Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norwegian has opened reservations for its first domestic flights in Argentina, with services set to launch in mid-October.

With strong passenger growth and new routes to the likes of Chicago and Casablanca, Athens International's Ioanna Papadopoulou explains the airport's core strengths.

India plans to spend $60bn over the next 15 years to expand its airport infrastructure as growth forecasts indicate a trebling of passenger demand by 2037. The country’s government is also working on a relief package for struggling carriers.

The World Routes Conference Programme, sponsored by Huawei, will take place in the Keynote Arena during the 24th World Route Development Forum.

ASM senior consultant Omar Hashmi explains how delegates can get the best out of their meetings at World Routes 2018.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has experienced strong domestic and international growth over the past decade - and it is hoped that World Routes 2018 will help to fuel even stronger expansion.

Less than a year after its relaunch, Belgian carrier VLM Airlines has cancelled all flights and ceased to operate.

South African Airways boss Vuyani Jarana, Somon Air chief executive Thomas Hallam and analysis of the joint venture between Delta Air Lines and WestJet feature in the latest issue of Routes News.

Winner of the Best Stand Award at World Routes 2016, Avinor brought a taste of Norway to China.

Our top five stories this week: Top ten fastest-growing airlines; Icelandair CEO departs; Jet Airways adds domestic routes; Route rundown; Laudamotion to double its fleet and more.

Eight of the top ten fastest-growing major airlines during the first half of the year were low-cost carriers, new research by Routesonline has found, with an Indian operator leading the way.

This week: China Southern to resume flights to Turkey; Primera Air adds transatlantic routes; and Delta to serve Amsterdam from Tampa.

Dublin Airport is enjoying a period of record passenger growth as it continues to add frequencies on existing routes and secure new transatlantic services.

Sites including Google, Facebook, DropBox and Twitter are all blocked in China, along with 25 percent of the world’s internet sites.

Global passenger demand remained healthy in July, but rising fuel costs are continuing to cause concern.

This week we profile World Routes 2018 attendee Emirates, the Dubai-based full-service carrier.

This week: Virgin Australia, Boeing, Air Canada, Aeroflot and British Airways.

Indian carrier Jet Airways is planning to grow its domestic presence over the coming months as it seeks to revive its fortunes. Separately, the Indian government has published draft proposals to extend its UDAN regional air connectivity scheme to international routes.

Laudamotion will double its Airbus fleet next year after Ryanair completed a deal to buy 75 percent of the Austrian leisure airline from former racing driver Niki Lauda.

Fierce competition from low-cost carriers means Icelandair is under increasing pressure to protect its place in the market.