Routes Silk Road 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 David Casey
Qatar Airways will launch its first passenger services to Kazakhstan in March, less than five months after the Central Asian country introduced an open skies policy at 11 airports to help open new international routes.
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
Low-cost carrier FlyArystan is preparing to open its first international routes over the coming months, as well as adding a string of new domestic services. The planned expansion comes at the same time as Kazakhstan’s aviation regulator has enlisted the UK Civil Aviation Authority to help the country attract more transit connections and expand its international network.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
Air Astana's new budget carrier FlyArystan aims to stimulate the low-cost market in Kazakhstan and expects airports to be "champing at the bit" to start conversations.
Airports & Networks

By Routes Marketing Team
Airports and destinations from across Central Asia have been celebrated for their growing prominence at the Routes Silk Road 2019 Marketing Awards in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – the first dedicated air service development awards for the region.
Airports & Networks

By Edward Robertson
Kazakhstan needs to promote itself better as a tourist destination if it is to see serious growth in passenger numbers, delegates at Routes Silk Road 2019 have been told.
Airports & Networks

By Edward Robertson
AirAsia Group could soon be making a return to Europe after seven years’ absence thanks to more economical aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Edward Robertson
Asia’s aviation industry should consider recruiting more women in a bid to grow diversity and pre-empt recruitment issues.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
As delegates prepare to gather in Kazakhstan's capital city Nur-Sultan for Routes Silk Road 2019, Routesonline rounds up some key stories on the region's aviation market.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes Silk Road 2019 in Nur-Sultan takes place against a backdrop of growth in Kazakhstan's market as the country continues to open up its skies.
Airports & Networks

By Kimberley Hall
China’s big three, Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, are among the carriers that registered for the event in Kazakhstan next month.
Airports & Networks

By Kimberley Hall
Thirteen airports and destinations have been recognised for their outstanding marketing achievements over the past year.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
Routes Silk Road returns to the aviation calendar at a time of rising optimism in the region, buoyed by a strong Russian market and growth among some of the smaller countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
This week: Air India to restore Delhi – Toronto service; SCAT Airlines to open route to Japan from Routes Silk Road host; and Air China selects Nice.
Airports & Networks

By Kimberley Hall
Delegates are encouraged to request their priority meetings before scheduling closes on Friday 5 July.
Airports & Networks

By Gracie Davies
Asia's four leading airlines have all confirmed their attendance and Routes Silk Road 2019 in Kazakhstan.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
We profile Red Wings, the Russian carrier and attendee at Routes Silk Road 2019.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The airline has signed a commitment to add a fourth Boeing 777-200LR to its fleet as it seeks to grow its international network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
We profile Air China, the flag carrier of China and an attendee at Routes Silk Road 2019.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
As Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines prepare to begin codesharing on domestic and international routes in Vietnam and Russia, the two countries are seeking to generate stronger ties and further stimulate traffic.
Airports & Networks

By Gracie Davies
Routes Silk Road will bring together key decision makers from the region’s airlines, airports and tourism authorities for face-to-face meetings, networking opportunities and the Routes conference programme.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
As LOT Polish Airlines begins its new route between Warsaw and Miami, Routesonline looks at long-haul connectivity from Central and Eastern Europe.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
We profile Oman Air, the national airline of Oman and attendee at Routes Silk Road 2019.
Airports & Networks