David Casey

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Articles

Cyprus Eyes Underserved Markets As Traffic Grows

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

As Hermes Airports prepares for a 5.5% jump in annual passenger traffic in 2025 to 13 million passengers, it is doubling down on plans to expand air service to key underserved markets, while launching a major infrastructure upgrade at both Larnaka and Pafos airports.
Airlines Say Long-Range Narrowbodies Key To Cutting Risk

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

SEVILLE, Spain—Longer-range narrowbodies like the Airbus A321XLR will redefine networks through flexibility and efficiency—not just range, according to panelists at Routes Europe 2025. Speaking here at the route development conference in Seville, representatives from Air Canada, Icelandair, Aer Lingus and London Gatwick Airport shared how such aircraft are enabling fresh approaches to seasonal scheduling, risk mitigation and hub expansion.
Edinburgh Airport Named Overall Winner At Routes Europe 2025

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has been crowned the Overall Winner at the Routes Europe 2025 Awards, as well as triumphing in the 5-20 Million Passengers category. The Scottish airport was one of five winners recognized at the event, which celebrates excellence in airport and destination marketing. Other winners at the ceremony—held during Routes Europe 2025 in Seville, Spain—included London Southend Airport (SEN), Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), Turismo de Portugal and Jet2.com.
Tallinn Airport Targets Southern Europe, Long-Haul Markets

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

SEVILLE, Spain—Tallinn Airport (TLL) is sharpening its focus on securing new connections to key unserved markets in Southern Europe, the Middle East and North America. “There are still major country markets that are unserved or lack sufficient services including Portugal, the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria to name a few, as well as a connection to [the] Middle East,” TLL CCO Eero Pärgmäe told Routes at Routes Europe 2025 here in Seville.
New Delhi, Mumbai High On Athens Airport’s Wishlist

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

SEVILLE, Spain—New Delhi and Mumbai are high on Athens International Airport’s (ATH) wishlist as the Greek gateway intensifies efforts to expand its long-haul network, with new routes also being pursued in the Far East, Sub-Saharan Africa and North America. “We aspire to introduce services to Delhi and Mumbai, two of India’s largest business and tourism hubs,” ATH director of marketing and communications, Ioanna Papadopoulou, told Routes at Routes Europe 2025 here in Seville.
Routes Europe 2025 Awards: The Destination And Airline Finalists

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

The Routes Europe 2025 Awards will celebrate outstanding achievements in airport and destination marketing, featuring 13 airports, five destinations and five airlines as this year’s finalists. The awards span six categories, including the Destination Award, which recognizes destinations that actively support their airline partners, and the Airline Award, honoring carriers that exemplify strong collaboration in route development.
Poland Targets Transfer Traffic, Logistics Growth

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

Following a record year for passenger traffic, Polish Airports (PPL) is gearing up for a new phase of expansion, with plans to strengthen Warsaw Chopin Airport’s (WAW) role as a transfer hub, boost charter services at regional airports, and scale up cargo operations across the country. Warsaw Chopin Airport welcomed more than 21 million passengers in 2024—the highest total ever recorded at a Polish airport.
Vueling CEO Calls For Policy Support

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

SEVILLE, Spain—European sustainability regulations must be recalibrated to support short-haul carriers’ ability to invest, Vueling CEO Carolina Martinoli said at Routes Europe 2025. “The regulation is very well intended, but needs a degree of recalibration for competitiveness,” Martinoli told delegates, warning that current measures disproportionately affect intra-European low-cost operators like Vueling.
Lithuanian Airports Eyes Growth In Western Europe, Long-Haul Markets

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

SEVILLE, Spain—Lithuanian Airports is accelerating efforts to expand its route network across Western Europe and long-haul markets following a record-breaking year for passenger traffic in 2024. Speaking at Routes Europe 2025, Tomas Zitikis, head of route development, said the airport group is eying routes to several high-potential destinations in Europe, while actively exploring long-haul options in regions such as North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia.
European Airports Need Policy Backing Amid Uneven Recovery

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

SEVILLE, Spain—Europe’s airports have collectively surpassed pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels, but the recovery remains uneven, and future growth may depend on political will and supportive policies, according to Michael Stanton-Geddes, director of economics and competition at ACI Europe. Speaking at Routes Europe 2025 here in Seville, Spain, Stanton-Geddes confirmed that European airports handled 2.5 billion passengers in 2024, marking the first time annual traffic exceeded 2019 levels.