Routes Asia 2019

By David Casey
Qatar Airways is launching routes to eight new destinations, three of which have hosted Routes events in the past 18 months.
Airports & Networks

By Bhavisha Dandikar
The facts and figures behind 2019’s leading route development events.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
As 2019 draws to a close, Routesonline revisits some of the biggest stories making the headlines. Part one of our review looks at the first six months of the year, featuring Thai Lion Air, Air Transat, airBaltic, Qantas, Jet Airways and more.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
With annual passenger numbers forecast to double to 50 million by 2040, Brisbane is positioning itself as Australia’s future international gateway. Routesonline speaks to Jim Parashos, the airport’s executive general manager of aviation development and partnerships, to find out more about its growth and how it intends to fulfil its ambitions.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
We profile Japan Airlines, the flag carrier of Japan which is attending World Routes 2019.
Airports & Networks

By Rachel Pickford
More than 830 hours of meetings, 1,000 delegates and in excess of 100 airlines saw the route development forum for the Asia Pacific region reach new heights.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
ASM consultant Hang Zhao has outlined the huge growth in outbound Chinese tourism to nearby destination markets.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Countries across the Asia Pacific region need to fully apply World Slot Guidelines in order to ensure that demand does not outstrip capacity.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Our live blog from Routes Asia 2019, the only route development event dedicated to the Asia Pacific region.
Airports & Networks

By Gracie Davies
Brisbane Airport (BNE) was named the overall winner after earlier winning the Over 20 Million Passengers category.
Airports & Networks

By Edward Robertson
Tourist boards need to work more closely with airlines to help sell the destinations they represent. Jetstar executive manager commercial planning Alan McIntyre told delegates at Routes Asia 2019 that getting good-quality, original content from the boards can help sway consumers' minds when they consider a destination.
Airports & Networks

By Edward Robertson
Ultra long-haul routes are unlikely to become a major trend thanks to the lack of supporting markets. Speaking at Routes Asia 2019 in Cebu on a panel debate concerning the future of aviation in Asia, Fiji Airways general manager network planning and strategy John Checketts said the recently launched Qantas flight from Perth to London will prove to be an exception, not a rule.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The new second terminal at Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is “a physical symbol of confidence” in the market and in the destination.
Airports & Networks

By Edward Robertson
Seattle, Chicago, Paris and Rome are all on the radar for future routes operated by Philippine Airlines. Speaking at Routes Asia 2019 in Cebu, the airline's vice president sales Ryan Uy said should they be given the go ahead, the new routes would be on a non-stop basis.
Airports & Networks

By Edward Robertson
The Philippines has undertaken a radical transformation of its airports as the country seeks to drive mobility.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The ten fastest-growing major passenger routes in the Asia-Pacific region have been revealed in an exclusive study published by Routesonline, with a flight between South Korea’s capital city Seoul and a coastal city in central Vietnam taking the top spot. The research has been released as delegates gather for Routes Asia 2019, which is taking place in Cebu, Philippines.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
Nigel Mayes, the senior vice president, consulting and product development at ASM, offers his thoughts on the state of the market in Asia.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes Asia 2019 in Cebu takes place against a backdrop of rapid growth in the Philippines' aviation market, with low-cost carriers driving the much of the expansion.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
In the second of a two-part feature, Routesonline takes a closer look at the large airports and destinations shortlisted in two categories of the Routes Asia 2019 Marketing Awards.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Eight questions for Dilhan Haradasa, group head of airport partnerships and incentives for AirAsia.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
We profile IndiGo, the Indian low-cost carrier and attendee of Routes Asia 2019.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routesonline takes a closer look at the airports shortlisted in two categories of the Routes Asia 2019 Marketing Awards.
Airports & Networks

By Rachel Pickford
Delegates attending the event are now able to access the platform and begin promoting their event activity to key targets.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier HK Express' Stephen Milstrey speaks to Routesonline about the challenges of building a route network from one of the most slot-constrained airports in the world. He also explains why destinations need to change their thinking when it comes to airline incentive programmes.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
We profile Philippine Airlines, the the flag carrier of the Philippines and attendee at Routes Asia 2019.
Airports & Networks