The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has surpassed 2004 Pre-Katrina passenger numbers, according to latest data from the US facility. Based on year-end 2014 statistics, the Airport served a total of 9,785,394 passengers, an increase of 6.3 per cent as compared to last year.
Speaking exclusively to Routesonline on the opening day of this year’s Routes Americas forum in Denver, USA, Dublin Airport Aviation Business Development Manager, Stephen O’Reilly said that its strong continental European and UK route network and the ability to clear all US Customs and Immigration checks prior to departure on US-bound flights have combined to create a unique selling point for Dublin as a transfer hub.
The route will operate from the city of Praia on the island of Santiago and will provide connection opportunities for inbound and outbound travel from/to other Cabo Verdean islands: Fogo, Sao Vicente, Sal and Boa Vista. The link will be flown by a Boeing 757-200 configured with 210-seats.
Mark Dunkerley, Hawaiian Airlines president and CEO, says that despite the airline’s strong growth it will not forget its roots, writes Graham Newton in Issue 1, Volume 11 of Routes News for 2015.
The airline revealed in November 2014 that it would end more than 20 years of operation with the type by the middle of this year. The retirement is, in part, in response to increased costs and additional challenges associated with new FAR117 flight and duty rules, implemented in January 2014.
Ecuador’s Quito International Airport is the gateway to a diverse country intent on improving its tourism offer. This article is taken from Issue 1, Volume 11 of Routes News for 2015.
The US major has placed firm orders for 42 Boeing 787 aircraft, with the right to acquire an additional 58. It has committed to acquire both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants as part of the 42 firm orders. It expects the aircraft to enter revenue service in the second quarter, flying domestically between American's hubs for several weeks before being launched on international flights.
The Increased service at Halifax will open new markets to meet pent-up demand, enhance business-to-business connections, and provide more opportunities for tourism, leisure travel and the ability to connect family and friends. And it will lead to employment opportunities within the local aviation industry and increased business for related support organisations.
Every month Routesonline provides an update on the current schedules of five latest aircraft programmes, highlighting the routes the types are being deployed upon.
Every month Routesonline provides an update on the current schedules of five latest aircraft programmes, highlighting the routes the types are being deployed upon.
Every month Routesonline provides an update on the current schedules of five latest aircraft programmes, highlighting the routes the types are being deployed upon
Every month Routesonline provides an update on the current schedules of five latest aircraft programmes, highlighting the routes the types are being deployed upon.
Developments at Denver International Airport could see the iconic facility once again capture the public imagination. By Graham Newton, from Issue 1, Volume 11 of Routes News for 2015.
Being a mile high may be Denver’s call sign but there are other distances just as significant to the city. It is just 500km from the exact geographical centre of the Continental United States and 1,000km from the nearest city of a similar size. This article is taken from Issue 1, Volume 11 of Routes News for 2015.
Nigel Mayes, ASM senior vice president consulting and product development and Mike St-Laurent, senior consultant, explore the dynamics of the Canadian market.This article is from Issue 1, Volume 11 of Routes News for 2015.
Ahead of this year's Routes Americas forum, Routesonline is providing a snapshot on the leading airlines and airports and most used aircraft types across the region. Here we look closely at the largest O&D markets across the Americas.
Starting in September 2015, Wizz air will base one of its Airbus A320 aircraft at the airport, initially bringing 30 direct jobs and two new routes to both Milan Bergamo in Italy, and Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport in the UK.
Ahead of this year's Routes Americas forum, Routesonline is providing a snapshot on the leading airlines and airports and most used aircraft types across the region. Here we look closely at air capacity in the Transatlantic market between Europe and USA.
The airline debuted the aircraft on its ‘CV7606’ scheduled flight from January 25, 2015, taking use of the aircraft’s greater volume to transport a load of machinery spare parts and telecommunications equipment from Luxembourg to South America.
Ahead of this year's Routes Americas forum, Routesonline is providing a snapshot on the leading airlines and airports and most used aircraft types across the region. Here we look closely at the airports serving North America and highlight the region's top performers.
With all major European Low Cost Carriers already registered to attend and 125 expected in total, Routes Europe 2015 is the perfect place to build relationships and develop new business opportunities with senior decision makers.