JumpStart 2026 to gather aviation leaders in Chicago

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 of airport-airline meetings. JumpStart provides a platform for networking, data-driven discussions and one-on-one meetings between carriers and airports.

Among this year’s participants are North America juggernauts such as Delta, United, Southwest Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet and JetBlue Airways, as well as those from across the pond such as British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic.

Air Service One will bring you the latest developments from the JumpStart Air Service Development Conference 2026 and we look forward to meeting industry partners.