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Routes 2012

Welcome to Flightglobal’s coverage of the
World Route Development Forum 2012 .

 

“One of the big things is the 787. It’s very much seen as a route development aircraft. If you look at the way JAL, for example, is using it in Boston, it’s very much about new routes."
Nigel Mayes, Routes managing director

Day One

In this issue:

  • Airlines living the Dream-liner
  • Japan's international bright young thing
  • Southwest lays next stage foundation
  • Seeing the sights in Abu Dhabi

“The great thing about that deal is that more people now know there is an alternative to the Asian hubs out of that market. It's good for all of us in the Gulf.”
James Hogan, chief executive, Etihad Airways

Day Two

In this issue:

  • Hogan flattered by rival's down-under move
  • Heathrow capacity debate runs on
  • Kangaroo routes jump to a different beat
  • Corporate travellers have their say

“We have fallen behind but that gives us an opportunity to learn from Hong Kong and Shanghai. We do not think of them as competitors but as teachers."
Lu Yisheng, chairman Guangdong Airport Management

Day Three

In this issue:

  • Brussels takes top honour in Routes awards
  • CSeries ready for Middle East take-off
  • Rio targets gold medal from games
  • A stop-start year for airlines in 2011