All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched non-stop services between Stockholm Arlanda and Tokyo Haneda. A mixture of airport, airline and government officials gathered at Stockholm Arlanda today for the inauguration ceremony for the new intercontinental route. “I am very happy to welcome ANAÂ to Stockholm Arlanda Airport,” enthused Swedavia president and CEO, Jonas Abrahamsson. “ANA’s […]
Singapore Changi Airport handled 67.7 million passengers in 2024, up 14.8% on 2023 and less than 1% down on pre-COVID 2019 traffic levels. Aircraft movements, totalled 366,000 in 2024, up 11.5% compared to 2023. A total of 1.99 million tonnes airfreight throughput was recorded in the year, surpassing 2023’s level by 14.6%. In a busy […]
Traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) saw robust growth in 2024 as the airport entered a new era of three-runway operation, with flight movements in December rose year-on-year by 12.5% to 33,550. It was close to pre-pandemic levels, with individual daily flight movements exceeding pre-pandemic level, setting new record high. In December 2024, year-on-year […]
London Gatwick today repeated its call for its North Runway to lose it back-up status and be used on a regular basis, claiming the move would allow it to accommodate more flights and generate an extra ÂŁ1 billion a year for the UK economy. Citing China as a potential area of growth, the airport notes […]
OAG’s chief analyst, John Grant, explains why Megahubs are nothing without their regional connectivity. Everyone wants to be “mega”. It’s a sign of importance, position, value, and sometimes wealth, and airports are just the same, they love to be Megahubs; or at least some of them do. The term Megahubs may have been around a […]
San Diego International Airport today announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) will become its seventh international airline. Beginning May 8, 2025, the airline will offer three weekly flights between San Diego and Amsterdam, Netherlands. “We are very pleased to have KLM join as the 19th carrier at SAN,” enthused Kimberly Becker, CEO and president […]
American Airlines has received tentative approval to begin a round-trip daily flight between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The non-stop service between SAT and DCA will provide unparalleled benefits for both cities and their respective regions. “American would like to thank the […]
Etihad Airways has announced a significant boost to its connectivity to Sydney, with an increase from daily services to 10 services per week set to commence from July 2025. The Australian gateway notes that the decision will cement Sydney Airport’s status as the country’s most connected gateway to the Middle East. Greg Botham, Sydney Airport’s […]
Budapest Airport (BUD) has celebrated the return of easyJet’s twice-weekly service connecting the Hungarian capital with Lyon. BUD and Lyon Saint ExupĂ©ry Airport (LYS) are part of global airport operator VINCI Airports’ network of European airports. Last operated pre-pandemic, the resumption of the link between these two captivating cities will serve the airport’s rising tourism […]
In another big win for Queensland, Delta Air Lines is set to spread its wings by commencing services to Brisbane from December this year. The announcement heralds another leap forward in connectivity and, according to Brisbane Airport (BNE), is poised to further invigorate Queensland’s tourism and export sector. Delta Air Lines will launch with three […]
Swedish airport operator, Swedavia, today revealed that Ryanair will launch four new routes at Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Göteborg Landvetter Airport respectively this summer. Ryanair is to expand at both Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Göteborg Landvetter Airport ahead of the summer programme 2024 and will launch four new routes. From Stockholm Arlanda, the Irish airline […]
In a major milestone for Sydney Airport, the Australian hub today welcomed its 50th airline with Vietjet’s inaugural service from Ho Chi Minh City arriving this morning. This is the highest number of airlines flying regular scheduled passenger services the airport has ever seen in its 103-year history. Flight VJ85 touched down in Sydney this […]
