Routes Reconnected 2020

Ultra Air CEO William Shaw believes Colombia has a 'very big problem'—and the start-up ULCC has the ability to solve it.

We are confident that the recovery of our industry will begin in earnest in 2021.

The ULCC is continuing to grow its footprint in Mexico’s capital with the launch of four new routes.

A round-up of our first ever virtual route development event.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created the ideal conditions for the launch of a new ULCC in Colombia, according to the founder of start-up Ultra Air.

Panelists suggest those that challenge preconceived notions of how things must work will prosper when COVID-19 subsides.

Strong demand for low-cost seats is fueling the return of domestic routes and prompting the launch of new services.

The Chilean carrier is planning further international expansion from Peru’s capital Lima, including its inaugural routes to the US.

CEO Enrique Beltranena believes the airline can capitalize on gaps in Mexico’s market left by weakened competitors.

ASM assesses the current state of aviation in the Middle East & Africa and how 2021 is shaping up.

Rivalry between LCC FlyArystan and its full-service parent Air Astana is healthy, says CEO Peter Foster.

Iceland's largest airport is taking steps to bring all of its pre-COVID airlines back to Reykjavik.

COVID-19 testing will be critical to building back consumer confidence, airlines and airports say.

The Kazakhstan carrier’s model is 'rapidly changing' as a result of shifting demand since the start of the pandemic.

As Air Astana takes part in Routes Reconnected, Routes takes a look at the Kazakhstan flag-carrier's current operations.

Passengers want to travel but are wary of booking flights without knowing what happens if a COVID-19 lockdown is implemented at their destination, easyJet Holidays CEO says.

Sanya Phoenix hopes to capitalize on Hainan's third, fourth, fifth, and seventh air traffic rights.

With the added range of the Boeing 737 MAX-8, nonstop routes to Seoul, Beijing and Shanghai are high on the Tajikistani carrier’s agenda.

European governments have failed in their approach to tackling the COVID-19 crisis and should completely rethink their strategy on aviation, the CEO of Wizz Air has told Routes Reconnected.

Anko van der Werff says the difficulty of driving in Colombia presents the carrier with opportunities.

Pieter Elbers believes the hub-and-spoke model will be crucial to the restoration of long-haul passenger traffic.

NUE's head of route development Christian Kaeser discusses the impact of lower competition in Frankfurt and Munich and the airport’s strategy to restore connectivity.

Routes looks at the top destinations and routes served by the Hungarian airline.

CEO Brad Tilden explains the airline's evolution in thinking on global alliances.

'We’re in an entirely new era in powered flight, even as we confront this dire threat to our traditional operations,' ICAO's president says.