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King Creole
It took a hard hit after Hurricane Katrina left parts of the city underwater back in 2005, but how is New Orleans doing now? Jane Austin finds out.

The X factor
Low-cost success story AirAsia may be about to launch a long-haul spin-off, but Jane Austin finds that CEO Tony Fernandes’ feet are firmly on the ground.

Paradise found
As well as offering one of the world’s most unique and unspoilt holiday destinations, business is booming in Malaysia. Lucy Siebert investigates.

Brief encounters
Many low-cost airlines are cancelling routes months after start-up. David Bryon asks if they are failing to give routes enough time to mature?

How cheap is your airport?
Can it be justifiable for airport charges to vary so wildly from one gateway to the next? Alex Coxon investigates.

American dream
As American Airlines expands into new markets and cements its presence in existing ones, Lucy Siebert takes a look at its route development strategy.

Pie in the sky?
Forget your ham sandwich and packet of crisps – today’s discerning passenger demands menus styled by culinary gurus. Catherine Chetwynd reports.

World Route Development Forum Guide

Carbon copy
Making operations environmentally friendly will soon become a necessity. Jon Bell predicts how airlines can be green and prosper.

Eyeing up Asia
Fee cuts, visa exemptions and improved infrastructure are being used by Vancouver to attract more Asian carriers, writes Kevin Rozario.

Next big thing
Boeing’s Dreamliner has attracted everything from legacy to low-cost attention. Lucy Siebert finds out what makes the new aircraft so versatile.

Jet setters
Ian Lowden explains why the new generation of long-range twin jets are such a milestone to airline and airport development.

New horizons
As leisure travellers continue to demand more adventurous holiday options, Jane Grieve asks how leading tour operators are broadening their outlook.

True colours
As the initial US-EU Open Skies excitement dies down, Ron Kuhlmann predicts what change it will bring for transatlantic carriers.

Passing paper
Andrew Gillingham takes a closer look at today’s more customer friendly online ticketing technology.

Hot property
Ian Murphy finds out about the development plans of Portugal’s capital city gateway.

Supply and demand
Geoff Dixon explains how gateways can best develop their business case for airlines.

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