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Fully fledged
With a flourishing base in Barcelona and millions of happy passengers just one year after its launch, Jane Austin discovers the secret to clickair’s success.

Going flat out
The Maldives is pushing ahead with big plans to boost global tourism to the islands. Lucy Siebert investigates.

Better by design
Helen Parton talks to airport operator, ASUR, to find out what lies behind the quirky aesthetic of some of Mexico’s most popular leisure gateways.

Perfect match
As it embarks upon a rigorous campaign to re-launch as Brazil’s premium airline, Lucy Siebert catches up with Varig’s commercial director, Lincoln Amano.

Boom or bust?
David Bentley asks whether the current global credit crunch will mean fuel hedging could take on greater significance for 2008.

Passage to India
As Delhi-Indira Gandhi International Airport prepares to unveil its new facilities, Rod Smith believes it’s no surprise airlines are eyeing up the Indian capital.

Shopping high
Despite restrictions on carrying liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) on aircraft, on-board retail and duty free sales continue to soar. Sarah Campbell reports.

Going places
As T5’s March opening date draws closer and British Airways prepares for the big move, Andrew Gillingham finds out what the future holds at Heathrow.

Lost in translation
With lost luggage continuing to be a major headache for air travellers, Robin Stone asks what airports and airlines are doing to combat the problem.

Big ambitions
What it lacks in size, Honduras Airports more than makes up for with its drive and ambition, reports José Orozco.

As time goes by
As the aviation industry prepares itself for the year ahead, Jon Woolf looks back over 2007’s defining moments for airlines and network planners.

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