All Route development & airline strategy articles
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NewsLondon Gatwick Airport reports strong 2025 performance and plans future growth
London Gatwick highlights strong financial performance, operational innovation and major investment plans supporting future growth and expanded capacity.
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NewsBilly Bishop Airport Opens U.S. Preclearance Facility in Toronto
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has opened a U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility, enabling passengers to complete border inspections before departure. The facility streamlines travel to the United States and unlocks new transborder routes from Toronto’s downtown airport.
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European airport passenger traffic rises 4.6 percent in January 2026
ACI EUROPE reports steady passenger growth across European airports in January, driven mainly by international travel despite emerging geopolitical uncertainty.
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NewsHouston Airports shifts Air France and KLM to expanded Terminal E
George Bush Intercontinental Airport transitions Air France and KLM to Terminal E, advancing redevelopment plans and introducing streamlined international check in and security processing.
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NewsLondon City Airport sets out plan to reach 9 million passengers
London City Airport outlines growth strategy to 9 million passengers as Aviation Minister visits, highlighting sustainable aircraft, job creation and enhanced connectivity for east London.
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Middle East flight cancellations exceed 50 percent since February amid ongoing regional disruption
Flight disruption across the Middle East continues to affect airlines and routes as new data shows more than half of scheduled departures cancelled since late February.
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NewsFrankfurt and Bangalore airports sign strategic cargo partnership agreement
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) have signed a strategic cargo partnership to enhance digitalisation, regulatory alignment and trade flows between Europe and India.
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NewsNew terminal opens at Guwahati boosting capacity to 13.1 million passengers
Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (GAU) has commenced commercial operations at its new terminal, increasing annual capacity to 13.1 million passengers and strengthening regional connectivity.
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NewsBudapest Airport launches €1bn terminal expansion to boost capacity
Budapest Airport has begun construction of a new terminal complex, marking a €1bn investment to expand capacity and strengthen Hungary’s aviation gateway.
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NewsLondon Luton Airport launches evening bag drop ahead of half term rush
London Luton Airport introduces a new twilight bag drop with Wizz Air as 325,000 passengers prepare to travel during February half term.
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NewsACI Europe welcomes decision to open Lelystad Airport to commercial flights
ACI Europe has welcomed the Dutch Government’s decision to open Lelystad Airport, strengthening connectivity, competitiveness and long term airport capacity in the Netherlands.
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NewsPicture of the week: Brooki Bakehouse launches global cookie vending debut at Brisbane Airport
This week’s picture of the week showcases Brooki Bakehouse unveiling its first ever cookie vending machine, giving international travellers a taste of Brisbane at the airport.
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Prime minister highlights east expansion as quality investment at Malta International Airport
Prime Minister Robert Abela has described the East Expansion at Malta International Airport as a strategic, high quality investment supporting national growth and future readiness.
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NewsMalta International Airport launches east expansion project to deliver new terminal by 2028
Malta International Airport has launched its East Expansion project, delivering a new terminal by 2028 to enhance passenger experience and support long-term traffic growth.
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Edinburgh Airport hosts immersive medical training for future doctors in aviation scenarios
Edinburgh Airport partnered with NHS Fife to train final-year medical students using aircraft simulations, preparing them for in-flight and out-of-hospital emergencies.
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NewsKorean Airlines tighten cabin safety rules with full ban on in-flight power bank use
Five South Korean airlines will prohibit in-flight power bank use from January 26, tightening cabin safety rules amid growing concerns over lithium-ion battery fire risks.
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European Parliament vote on EU261 could threaten regional airlines and essential air connectivity across Europe
ERA warns that the EU261 revision risks higher compensation costs for regional airlines, potentially reducing routes to remote areas and impacting everyday mobility
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NewsBridgestone collaborates with Ethiopian Airlines to reduce FOD and improve airport safety
Bridgestone and Ethiopian Airlines launch co-creation activities at Bole International Airport to lower foreign object debris, enhancing aircraft safety and operational efficiency.
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TSA launches ConfirmID option allowing air travel without REAL ID from February
The Transportation Security Administration introduces TSA ConfirmID from February 2026, offering travellers without REAL ID an optional paid identity verification process.
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MAG reveals how Gen Z travellers are shaping airport retail and destination trends
Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports are seeing Gen Z reshape travel, using AI, social media and wellness trends in terminals.