Americas

By Edward Robertson
Canada’s ‘secret’ destination is about to be discovered by a lot more visitors as it prepares for its role as host of Routes Americas 2019.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Canada is the latest country to agree a new air services arrangement with the UK for flights once Britain exits the European Union.
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By David Casey
United is moving deeper into Latin America after reaching a deal with Copa Airlines and Avianca for a joint venture on routes between the US and 19 countries in Central and South America.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
This week: EVA Air is to resume flights between Taipei Taoyuan and Nagoya in Japan; WestJet is to launch a new daily summer service to Dublin; and Norwegian unveils plans to enter the Brazil market.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
China Southern is deepening its ties with American Airlines just weeks after revealing plans to leave the SkyTeam airline alliance in order to pursue new partnerships.
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By David Casey
Routes between the UK and US - currently operating under the US-EU open skies agreement - will continue to enjoy the same access following the conclusion of a new deal between the two countries.
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By David Casey
Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norwegian has unveiled plans to “break the monopoly” on flights from the UK to Brazil, with its first service from London Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro set to begin in March 2019. The airline is also making a series of changes to its US network.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
Myrtle Beach International Airport was named the overall winner at the Routes Americas Marketing Awards 2018. Kirk Lovell, director of air service and business development at the airport, explains how factors such as knowing how many golf rounds are played and canvassing local hotels are key to its success.
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By Wesley Charnock
Carriers around the world will face financial consequences and a customer backlash if they do not improve their working practices, a senior executive from Cathay Pacific has cautioned.
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By David Casey
Latin America and the Caribbean will need 2,720 new aircraft over the next two decades as passenger numbers are set to double, a report from Airbus has found.
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By David Casey
We profile Routes Americas 2019 attendee Copa Airlines, the flag carrier of Panama.
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By David Casey
US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is set to add nine routes from Texas’ state capital Austin, a stronghold for Southwest Airlines.
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By David Casey
United Airlines is seeking to expand its footprint in China - and the move could have an impact on American Airlines’ hopes of temporarily suspending some services to the Asian powerhouse.
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By David Casey
Jetlines' new chief executive Javier Suarez tells Routesonline why Canada is ready for the start-up ultra low-cost carrier.
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By David Casey
The new chief executive of Canadian start-up Jetlines has been confirmed as a speaker for Routes Americas 2019, which will take place in the city of Quebec in February.
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By Wesley Charnock
The negative media coverage of the airline industry is exacerbating the deepening pilot shortage, an expert has warned.
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By David Casey
This week we profile Routes Americas 2019 attendee interCaribbean Airways, the airline based in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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By Wesley Charnock
Airline consolidation is hurting profitability across the aviation and tourism sectors, one of North America’s leading industry figures has said.
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By David Casey
WestJet is further growing its network in Europe from next summer with a new service to Barcelona in Spain.
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By David Casey
Speaking at the ALTA Airline Leaders Forum in Panama, IATA's director general Alexandre de Juniac said the region is missing out on the full benefits of aviation.
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By David Casey
Construction of a new $13bn international airport for Mexico City looks set to be scrapped following a four-day public referendum.
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By David Casey
Delta Air Lines has submitted a proposal to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to launch new route to Shanghai from Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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Routesonline analyses the North American aviation industry, taking a quarterly look at the top routes served and revealing the airlines that are dominating the market. We also rank the top ten airports by available departure seats.
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By David Casey
Canada’s WestJet is to launch its first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner international destinations from Calgary, Alberta.
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By David Casey
JetBlue is making a series of changes to its network, including the launch of five new services and the addition of a destination in South America. But the low-cost airline is also cutting routes in some markets and ending operations from three airports.
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