Copenhagen’s catchment extends across Denmark and Southern Sweden

2025 marked a milestone year for Copenhagen Airport (CPH). Record numbers of airlines. Record passenger volumes. Record routes. And the momentum continues. This sustained growth is reinforcing CPH’s role as the natural hub of Northern Europe, where the right geography meets strong demand. In 2025, CPH handled 32.4 million passengers and added 47 new routes, […]

May 17, 2026 | Air Service Event News

Prague Airport becomes the first European destination for STARLUX Airlines this year.

In 2025, Prague Airport’s route development and marketing activities translated ambition into measurable outcomes. Across all markets, the airport supported the launch of 46 new routes, including 24 entirely new destinations, and welcomed 12 new airlines, complementing the 77 regular carriers already in operation. More than 55 existing routes recorded frequency and/or capacity increases, resulting […]

Rome – Delhi inaugural flight by Air India, March 2026

Rome Fiumicino kicks off the summer 2026 season after a record-breaking year, continuing its consistent trajectory of growth focused on quality. In 2025, the airport exceeded the 50 million passenger threshold for the first time, handling 51.3 million travellers, representing a +18% increase versus 2019 (+7.8 million passengers) and +4% compared to 2024. Point-to-point traffic […]

Birmingham Airport investing £300 million in terminal upgrade project

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the seventh largest airport in the UK and one of the fastest growing airports. In 2025, it handled 13.6 million passengers with a projected 14.6 million expected this year.  The airport partners with 25 airlines operating non-stop routes to 145 destinations, with further one-stop connectivity to over 650 destinations worldwide. During 2025, the airport embarked […]

Chicago 26

The 2026 JumpStart Air Service Development Conference in Chicago will bring together airlines, airports, tourism organisations and industry stakeholders from North America to discuss new route opportunities, market trends and strategies shaping the future of air connectivity. The event, taking place from 8-10 June, includes a full day of educational sessions, followed by two days […]

May 6, 2026 | Air Service Event News

Volaire 2026

  Airports, airlines and industry leaders from across the United States gathered in San Luis Obispo in California between 13 and 15 April for the sixth Volaire Aviation Air Service Forum, an invite-only event focused on air service development and network growth.   The forum brought together a targeted group of decision-makers, with 91 attendees […]

Dublin Airport and Tourism Ireland join forces to expand air connectivity

Dublin Airport and Tourism Ireland are jointly promoting Ireland at Routes Asia 2026, currently taking place in Xi’an in China. The two are engaging with airlines to develop new routes and strengthen connectivity with Asian markets. The event provides a platform to present a combined aviation and tourism proposition, backed by strong demand, economic resilience […]

April 16, 2026 | Air Service Event News

Connect aviation 27

The Airport Agency, creator of the CONNECT Route Development Forum, has announced that Trieste will host the 23rd edition of CONNECT from 23-25 February 2027. The event will be held at the Generali Convention Center in the city’s historic Old Port. Organised in partnership with the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, PromoTurismo FVG and Trieste Airport, […]