Airport Analysis
EU now ended ‘use it or lose it’ slots for summer 2020
The EU suspended the ‘80% rule’ on 1 April from the current exceptional circumstances. With 88 level three EU airports in S20, we look at what’s happening.
Indonesia’s domestic seats rise 16% in March 2020 vs. 2019
Indonesia’s international seats fell 27% in March 2020 vs. 2019 as domestic seats grew 16.4%. And April is forecast to see even stronger growth. We see why.
Consultants’ Corner: COVID-19 and the impact on US airlines
US aviation has been hard hit by COVID-19, with nearly 15 million seats lost in two months. Ailevon Pacific’s Sophie Wang looks at the virus on US airlines.
Fast-growing Tallinn’s top-10 unserved markets
We look at numbers behind Tallinn’s top-10 unserved markets, which Gothenburg leads. Three markets that were in the top-10 now to be served this year.
Bangalore Airport up 16 million seats since 2015 as second runway opens
We explore the drivers of Bangalore Airport’s growth as it continues to beat India’s average, with Munich, Seattle, and Tokyo coming this year.
Lima now fifth-largest in Latin America; LCCs have 14% and growing fast
Lima’s seats passed 30 million in 2019 from LATAM and LCC growth despite two airlines ending. Lima is now fifth in Latin America, from tenth in 2010.
Manila approaches 60 million seats as international service fuels growth
The gap between Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines, with 62% of Manila’s seats, narrows to just 1.6 million seats. Seattle and Perth coming this year.
Marseille ended 2019 with record capacity from strong international growth
Marseille added dozens of new routes in 2019, including to two Moscow airports. Ryanair’s new base in 2019 has resulted in fast seat and route growth.
Katowice Airport to pass five million barrier as Wizz Air’s dominance falls
Katowice’s traffic has grown by CAGR of 10% since 2015 and will pass five million this year. Charter passengers doubled and now account for two+ million.
Consultants’ Corner: The impact of the Boeing 737 MAX grounding
US airlines should now have 100+ MAXs flying. Volaire Aviation Consulting’s Jack Penning charts the impact of its grounding for airports and airlines.
Antalya seats up 11 million since 2015 as CONNECT comes to town
Over 70% of Antalya’s seats are international, with Russia adding seven million since 2016. SunExpress now #1 at Antalya from big recent expansion.
Indianapolis gains more Spirit as Routes Americas 2020 approaches
The host of Routes Americas 2020, Indianapolis now has over 50 destinations, with Spirit Airlines the newest carrier to serve the airport.