Hosted by Vancouver Airport Authority, Destination Vancouver, and the Vancouver Hotel Destination Association, the 156th IATA Slot Conference, Networking Reception ensured attendees received a warm and elegant welcome to Vancouver. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the ocean, mountains, and city parks, the top floor of the Vancouver Convention Centre provided the perfect venue for […]
June 23, 2025 | Air Service Event News
Last week, during the 156th IATA Slot Conference in Vancouver, PDC had the pleasure of hosting a special evening reception aboard a scenic harbour cruise. Set against the stunning backdrop of Vancouver’s waterfront, the event offered a relaxed and inviting setting for aviation professionals and conference attendees to connect and unwind. Guests were treated to […]
With the 156th IATA Slot conference taking place in Vancouver, Air Service One got the opportunity to talk with London Luton Airport’s Head of Aviation, Simon Harley ahead of the event to find out about, amongst other things, their new Jet2.com base, how 2025 has been so far and the recent UK government approved expansion. […]
June 18, 2025 | Airports, Europe, News & Analysis, Top Story
Following the recovery of pre-pandemic traffic last year, 2025 marks a strengthening of Geneva Airport’s destination offering. As a reward for our efforts on the long-haul sector, we see a first success this in June with a new direct route between Shanghai and Geneva, operated by China Eastern with 4 weekly frequencies. This makes Geneva […]
Athens International Airport (AIA) has officially cemented its status as one of Europe’s most dynamic aviation hubs, with a historic traffic performance in 2024 and an even more promising trajectory for 2025. In 2024, AIA shattered its previous passenger records, reaching an all-time high of 31.85 million passengers. This represents a 13% increase over 2023—adding […]
June 16, 2025 | Air Service Event News
As the 156th IATA Slot conference takes place in the beautiful destination of Vancouver, Canada, Air Service One had the chance to talk with the event host team at Vancouver International Airport to understand the drive behind its recovery post pandemic, the markets and initiatives it has identified to support that recovery and the infrastructure […]
Rome FCO Airport is managing an exciting 2025, built on its record-breaking 2024 performance when 49.2 million passengers have been managed. This achievement is further strengthened by the renewal of its 5-star Skytrax certification and by the inclusion within the Top 10 Best Airport in the World according to SkyTrax ranking: FCO placed 8th, climbing […]
Flights between Canada and Iceland are conveniently operated by three carriers – Air Canada, Icelandair and WestJet. These airlines offer nonstop service from five major Canadian cities, spanning from the east coast to the west, to Keflavík Airport, Iceland’s main international gateway. Flight times generally range between five and eight hours, providing a relatively quick […]
Milan Bergamo Airport is anticipating a busy summer season, with a large network of destinations, new airline additions and significant infrastructure developments, enhancing both connectivity and the passenger experience. For the 2025 summer season, Milan Bergamo is offering flights to 145 destinations, served by 22 airlines across 39 countries, making it one of Italy’s most […]
As Billund Airport adapts to changes in the market, new opportunities for growth are emerging. The first Ryanair-free month at Billund Airport is in the books. Unsurprisingly, overall traffic in April saw a dip compared to last year. But behind the numbers, something else is happening: network carriers and charter are quietly gaining ground. While […]
Birmingham Airport is a pivotal hub serving the UK’s second largest city. With over 13 million passengers handled during 2024-25, it is set to exceed this with around 14 million expected during this financial year and a planned trajectory to handle 18 million passengers by 2033. To ensure it provides the best level of service […]
“I could not be happier,” enthuses Nigel Mayes, Business Development Director at London Southend Airport (SEN) having won the Routes Award for airports under five million passengers in Seville recently. “To win this award, having been scored by carriers as diverse as Emerald Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, TUI and Austrian Airlines, is a great […]