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SkyTeam partners Air France-KLM and Air Europa are hoping that a planned joint venture agreement on flights between Europe and Central and South America will help to unlock new routes and direct flights between the two continents.

United Airlines has launched 33 new point-to-point destinations in 18 US states over the past four months as part of its strategy to strengthen its domestic hubs.

Africa can match China's incredible growth story with the right vision and investment, Routes Africa heard.

The South African Civil Aviation Authority has reinstated SA Express’ air operator’s certificate‚ paving the way for the carrier to resume operations.

South African Airways chief executive Vuyani Jarana and Ethiopian Airlines chief executive Tewolde GebreMariam were among the speakers at Routes Africa 2018.

Our top five stories this week: Diplomatic crisis 'will not block Qatar Airways' growth'; World Routes 2018 Marketing Awards; Ryanair's Dublin cuts; Italy in focus; SAA targets partnerships and more.

Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar al Baker lifts the lid on the impact of the year-long blockade by four neighbouring states, saying the International Civil Aviation Organisation must do more to reopen the skies. But he remains hopeful the airline will hit its target of operating 250 routes by 2022.

This week: Cathay Pacific to add tenth destination in North America; Qatar Airways increases Scandinavian focus; and Vietjet set for second link to Japan.

Pumla Luhabe tells Routes Africa conference that the carrier is looking west to re-balance its network.

This week we profile World Routes 2018 attendee Air New Zealand, the national carrier and Star Alliance member.

Discover which airports, tourism authorities and individuals have been recognised in the industry’s most coveted awards.

This week: LEVEL hires first CEO; JetBlue to cut Q4 capacity; BA to resume Pittsburgh; Alitalia excluded from transatlantic JV; and air traffic strikes hit Wizz’s profits.

Following the announcement that the 26th World Routes will be held in Milan in 2020, Routesonline looks at some of the key facts and figures shaping Italy’s aviation market.

Ryanair has said there will be “few route closures” from Dublin despite cutting its fleet at the airport by 20 percent this winter.

Milan, the fashion capital of the world, has been chosen as the host and destination for the 26th World Route Development Forum in 2020. The major aviation industry event is scheduled to take place on 5-8th September 2020.

Norwegian is seeking to gain an “even stronger foothold” in Scandinavia by applying for a Swedish air operator's certificate.

Revisit the key news stories, quotes, audio and images from Routes Africa in Accra, Ghana.

China Southern Airlines' president and CEO has been confirmed as a speaker for World Routes 2018, taking place in Guangzhou.

Our top five stories this week: Major orders for Boeing and Airbus at Farnborough Airshow; Routes Africa highlights; WestJet and Delta to create transborder joint venture; high hopes for SkyTeam; new Nigerian carrier and more.

WestJet and Delta Air Lines are moving ahead with their plans for a transborder joint venture, deepening their existing codeshare partnership.

Featuring the latest news and orders announced at the 2018 Farnborough Airshow, including big wins for Boeing and Airbus, as well as details of serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman's latest venture.

This week: JetBlue's new Mexico City service; LOT Polish Airlines to increase Israeli routes; and Ryanair adds Madrid – Ouarzazate.

The global airline alliance has a new leader and aspirations to grow its membership by recruiting carriers in India and Brazil.

Two clients of ASM North America, the leading air route development consultancy, have landed a combined $1.5m from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help develop their own solutions to local air service needs.

This week: IATA calls for action as European delays double; easyJet ups profit forecast; United “well positioned” after first half and more.