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Top Story | 16th May 2013

Southwest’s 34 dropped routes revealed (but 58 new routes and bigger 737-800s mean capacity up 3% this summer)

Southwest’s 34 dropped routes revealed (but 58 new routes and bigger 737-800s mean capacity up 3% this summer)

After our extremely popular analysis last week of which routes easyJet has dropped for this summer, this week we take a look at legendary Southwest Airlines of the US. It has dropped routes this summer from 39 airports with Orlando and Philadelphia hardest hit. But ASKs are still up 5%.

Top Story | 16th May 2013

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Airport Analysis | 16th May 2013

Seoul Incheon: 11% traffic growth in 2012; welcomes new transpacific route from American Airlines

Seoul Incheon: 11% traffic growth in 2012; welcomes new transpacific route from American Airlines

Seoul Incheon might not be the biggest Asian airport, but with annual growth triple the size of Beijing Airport’s in 2012, it is one to keep an eye on. American Airlines’ new service from Dallas/Fort Worth, launched last week, only confirms the airport’s appeal for international traffic, which accounts for 98% of all traffic at the airport.

Market Trends | 16th May 2013

MEB3 – Qatar and Etihad still envy Emirates’ sheer scale and scope

MEB3 – Qatar and Etihad still envy Emirates’ sheer scale and scope

For Qatar Airways, its operations to North America are only the fifth most important region for the airline, despite the fact it is still starting plenty of new routes, including its Chicago service which launched last month, as well as recently announcing its plans for daily flights to Philadelphia.

Market Trends | 16th May 2013

Airbus increases the gap over Boeing to 21 units, as the latter prepares to re-start 787 deliveries

Airbus increases the gap over Boeing to 21 units, as the latter prepares to re-start 787 deliveries

Airbus maintains the lead over Boeing in the 2013 delivery race, as the two manufacturers achieve the second-best April ever. Most of the aircraft flies towards Asia.

All New Airline Routes | 16th May 2013
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  • Route of the Week

    American Airlines' Dallas/Fort Worth to Seoul Incheon

  • Cake of the Week

    bmi regional's Birmingham to Toulouse

  • Air China

    Geneva to Beijing

  • airBaltic

    Riga to Malta

  • Monarch Airlines

    East Midlands to Malta

  • SWISS

    Zürich to Singapore

New airline routes launched (7 – 13 May 2013)

While the majority of Europe’s airlines and airports were living the highlife in Budapest, and doing some valuable networking as well, a total of 46 new services were being launched around the world. Highlights include SWISS’ return to Singapore with services from Zürich, as well as Air China’s new venture in the opposite direction – from Beijing to Geneva.

Country Feature | 16th May 2013

China’s biggest country markets S’13 vs. S’12; more services from non-core airports

China’s biggest country markets S13 versus S12; more services from non-core airports

As Geneva joins the growing group of cities connected to China with direct services this week, anna.aero examines how the Middle Kingdom’s international route network has changed since last summer.

Airline Analysis | 16th May 2013

Aeromexico #1: but only if you include its regional partner

Aeromexico #1: but only if you include its regional partner

Running scared: Like Speedy Gonzales, Aeromexico is still outrunning its competitors when it comes to maintaining its position as Mexico’s biggest airline. However, it increasingly needs the capacity of its regional subsidiary Aerolitoral (branded as Aeromexico Connect), to hold this position under growing pressure from LCCs InterJet and Volaris.

Market Trends | 16th May 2013

Turkish Airlines' Istanbul expansion driving European growth this summer

Turkish Airlines’ Istanbul expansion driving European growth this summer

Much of Europe is showing little if any growth this summer, but that is not true of Turkey. Our analysis of the European air traffic market this summer shows that Istanbul has the region’s two fastest-growing major airports, Turkey is the fastest-growing country market, and Turkish Airlines is the fastest-growing airline.

Aer Arann Regional celebrates first anniversary in London Southend; Norwegian and Virgin Atlantic team up

Aer Lingus Regional celebrates first anniversary in London Southend; Norwegian and Virgin Atlantic team up

While last week’s news columns around the world have been hijacked by Richard Branson, anna.aero brings you the latest from Aer Lingus Regional, Norwegian Long Haul and Virgin Atlantic.