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British Airways sees the long-debated third runway at London Heathrow as a development that could transform the airline’s network strategy, the carrier says.

WestJet is set to expand its transatlantic footprint with a new nonstop service to Amsterdam, marking its return to the city after more than two years.

Avianca will open service between Managua Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Nicaragua and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 19 February 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Abra Group is integrating Wamos Air into its broader strategy to address capacity constraints, enhance connectivity and expand transatlantic reach.

As Brazilian carrier Azul eyes potential expansion to European cities, a partnership with Disney could play a part.

Allegiant has built a growth schedule for 2025 that factors in the arrival of additional Boeing 737-8s, and it believes the OEM will be able to deliver on that.

Air Canada continues to await the delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, which the airline was supposed to receive in the 2024 first quarter.

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest unserved and underserved routes promoted through Routes 360, providing supporting information for airline network planners to consider and capitalize on.

As Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) prepares to open its new terminal in March 2025, CCO Norbert Onkelbach sees the expansion as a turning point.

Mexican ULCC Volaris is launching 30 new routes in the coming months, strengthening connectivity between Mexico, the U.S. and Central America.

Our Routes 360 Meet the Team feature brings the people and personalities within an airport’s aviation development to the forefront. This week we speak to Münster/Osnabrück Airport.

Cerda has been with IATA since 1996, a familiar figure in Latin American and Caribbean aviation lobbying governments on behalf of the region’s airlines.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Airline leaders in the Caribbean are calling for tax reforms and policy changes, warning that excessive fees are making regional travel prohibitively expensive.

Fast-growing Latin American ULCC JetSMART anticipates adding more than 50 aircraft to its all-Airbus narrowbody fleet over the next six years.

Mexican ULCC Volaris will launch the first international service from TPQ, with a new route to LAX beginning July 16.

Nearly a year after launching a subsidiary in Colombia, JetSMART plans to continue growing in the market and increase connectivity, a senior executive says.

Denver International Airport (DEN) has been named the Overall Winner at the Routes Americas 2025 Awards.

The Abra Group has an eye on growing Brazilian LCC GOL and Colombian airline Avianca and potentially adding more to its portfolio.

A senior British Airways executive says the ongoing issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that have grounded some of its Boeing 787s is affecting its winter planning.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority is targeting connectivity growth as American Airlines preps to launch direct service from Miami to South Caicos.

The upcoming completion of a new terminal at ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago is expected to attract new carriers and more international routes.

Speaking at Routes Americas, Sun Country Airlines' CEO welcomed competition from Delta Air Lines at its Minneapolis base.

The operating cost gap between network carriers and LCCs is shrinking, particularly in the U.S., making it harder for LCCs to compete and differentiate themselves.