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Scott Kirby says a series of trends will force airlines to be restrained regarding expansion.

Operational reliability and flexibility are key drivers of its current network-planning strategy, the carrier says.

Barry Biffle says the Airbus aircraft, the first of which Frontier is scheduled to receive in 2026, opens up long-haul possibilities.

Speaking at Routes World 2022, Vienna Airport CEO Julian Jäger discusses how the Austrian airport’s network has evolved and the outlook for 2023.

The airline will station one Boeing 737 at Wilmington but has halted plans to open a base at Fort Myers citing a reduction in demand.

WestJet director of commercial strategy Frank Satusky wants to 'own the west' of Canada.

The agreement between the airlines starts on Oct. 31.

Dublin Airport MD Vincent Harrison tells Routes about the airport’s recovery during the summer season; what new routes have been secured; and why its new North Runway will be vital for future growth.

The airline is opening 12 new routes, including launching flights to two new cities.

True long-haul routes—including to London—will come during the next phase of the LCC's post-pandemic growth.

Speaking at Routes World 2022, Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said the carrier is in expansion mode despite losing out on Spirit Airlines.

When it enters service, the A321XLR will be the longest-range single-aisle aircraft ever produced, with a range of 4,700 nm.

HKG's executive director of airport operations tells Routes World 2022 that she does not expect to see pre-pandemic traffic levels return until 2025

The interline partnership with carrier Mokulele Airlines enables Hawaiian to offer some inter-island routes lost during COVID.

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Harry Reid International Airport have handed over the Routes World hosting responsibilities to iGA – Istanbul Airport.

Allegiant CEO John Redmond is bullish on the airline’s planned alliance with Mexico’s Viva Aerobus.

“We’re cautiously optimistic for the winter, but I think it’s going to be a very tough time for some of our competitors,” Ryanair's Jason McGuinness tells Routes.

The ULCCs still need approval from the US Transportation Department for their JV.

The group plans to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy soon under a reorganization plan that will make it 'more agile, with a more competitive cost structure.'

The ULCC is now 50% larger than pre-pandemic, driven by high demand from its home market.

The industry was caught flat-footed when demand roared back this year after redundancies during the pandemic.

Peter Ingram is optimistic that the carrier's Japanese traffic will return.

In 2021, Airlink helped more than 7.8 million people in 38 countries by moving 767,000 lb. of supplies on behalf of 56 NGOs.

Routes World 2022 will bring together over 2,000 decision makers from airlines, airports and destinations around the globe.

Airbus A380s from Emirates and Qatar Airways are set to return to PER in December.