Airline, Airport and Aviation Route News & Analysis

Star Feature // 16 Aug 2022

Final call to enter Budapest Airport-anna.aero Runway Run

FRIDAY 19 AUGUST: registration closes for the 10^th anniversary of the air transport industry charity race on Budapest Airport’s Runway 13R-31L on Saturday 3 September. Time is running out to enter the 10^th Budapest Airport-anna.aero Runway Run – among several acclaimed companies, Airbus is returning to sponsor the jubilee run while Lufthansa Technik is partnering up with BUD for the third time in a row.

Star Feature // 5 Aug 2022

He’s back! CCO Kam Jandu on Budapest’s “bouncebackability” and smart growth strategy

Kam Jandu returned as Budapest Airport’s Chief Commercial Officer on 1 July 2022. After five weeks back in the role, he tells anna.aero about Budapest’s “bouncebackability”, a new corporate strategy focused on sustainability, terminal development and smart growth, and plans for next month’s 10^th Budapest Airport-anna.aero Runway Run.

Star Feature // 3 Aug 2022

Tampa targets unserved routes in Latin America and Caribbean with “inbound tourism demand, strong VFR traffic potential and deep business ties”

Alex Heiter, Director of Research and Air Service Development, Tampa International Airport (TPA), tells anna.aero how TPA is targeting a number of leading unserved routes in Latin America and the Caribbean, and strengthening its international portfolio with routes including Virgin Atlantic’s upcoming Heathrow-Tampa.

Star Feature // 28 Jul 2022

Cairns Airport international recovery focused on core markets of Singapore, New Zealand and Japan

Richard Barker, CEO Cairns Airport, tells anna.aero about the international recovery including a new Air New Zealand route which significantly enhances travel options to and from North America, Jetstar’s “momentous” eight weekly flights to Japan, and the unserved opportunity for a domestic service to Hobart.

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Star Feature // 13 Jul 2022

Airbus commits to Budapest Airport-anna.aero Runway Run

Budapest Airport and anna.aero are immensely proud that Airbus has confirmed sponsorship for the air transport industry’s charity race on Saturday 3 September 2022 on Budapest Airport’s 13R-31L runway for the sixth time.

Star Feature // 13 Jul 2022

Prague Airport targets long-haul routes to Newark, Toronto, Seoul/Incheon and Shanghai

Jiri Vyskoc, Executive Director of Aviation Business Development, Prague Airport, tells anna.aero about the top unserved routes the airport has identified, as well as the success of recently-launched routes from Prague to the Middle East and North America.

Star Feature // 5 Jul 2022

Wizz Air President on “two expansion frontiers” and “great market response” to new Cardiff base

anna.aero spoke with Robert Carey, President, Wizz Air, at the recent Future Travel Experience EMEA event in Dublin, where they discussed the airline’s route development strategy, the success of its new Cardiff base, and how Wizz Air became the No.1 airline in the world for ancillary revenues.

Star Feature // 16 Jun 2022

Budapest Airport-anna.aero Runway Run – registration is live!

To celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the run, this year the event will be held at sunset allowing you to experience running in the glow of the Hungarian twilight, taking place at 17:30 on Saturday 3 September 2022 on Budapest Airport’s Runway 13R-31L.

Star Feature // 16 Jun 2022

British-Irish Airports EXPO next week – five free conferences, 90+ exhibitors. It’s an anna.aero sister event!

It’s a sister business unit of anna.aero and you’ll love it every bit as much: the British-Irish Airports EXPO – hosted by Manchester Airports Group, Heathrow and Gatwick – takes place on 22-23 June 2022 at ExCeL London. Hear from 70+ speakers, including a keynote address from Aviation Minister Robert Courts MP. Register for free.

Star Feature // 24 May 2022

Budapest Airport-anna.aero Runway Run 10.0 announced!

‘The Race to Find the Fastest Airline in the Word’ returns to Budapest Airport’s Runway 13R-31L on 3 September 2022 for the 10^th year. To mark the anniversary, this year’s run is scheduled to take place in the evening, meaning the 1,000+ runners will cross the finish line during the stunning Hungarian sunset.

Show Dailies // 24 May 2022

Routes Europe returns live and in-person – read about the action in Bergen in anna.aero’s Show Dailies

The route development community reconnected in-person in Bergen last week for Routes Europe 2022. anna.aero’s Show Daily magazines from the event are now available online and are jam-packed with live content from the exhibition, the conference, and the networking events. Seen your photos in the official anna.aero Routes Europe Dailies? You can get them!

Star Feature // 24 May 2022

Routes Europe officially handed over to 2023 host – Lodz Airport Central Poland

Routes Europe, which brings together decision-makers from airlines, airports and destinations to define the region’s route networks, is heading to Lodz in 2023. As Routes Europe 2022 drew to a close in Bergen, Avinor handed over hosting responsibilities to Lodz Airport Central Poland.

Star Feature // 12 May 2022

Almost 400 organisations, 90 airlines and 1,000 delegates attending Routes Europe 2022

Routes Europe 2022 takes place next week (18-20 May) in Bergen, hosted by Avinor. Almost 400 organisations are attending, including 90 airlines, and over 1,000 delegates. You’ll be able to read all about Routes Europe in anna.aero’s renowned Show Dailies.

Star Feature // 3 May 2022

Budapest Airport celebrates shape of success at Annual Awards

Budapest Airport held its Annual Awards Gala on 28 April 2022, recognising the airlines, cargo carriers, retail partners, and other associates who have helped shape its resilience and success throughout the last two years. anna.aero was in attendance – read our full report.