Routes News 2008 Issue 3

Routes News Issue 3 2008
June-July 2008

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Contents:

Foreword

News

Routes events update

Virgin territory
David Cush, Virgin America’s CEO, talks to Lucy Siebert about how the US start-up is setting itself apart in a competitive marketplace.

Ultimate Ireland
Ireland’s growing tourist arrivals could make some of its EU neighbours green with envy, writes Jessica Twentyman.

Hot stuff
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has turned up the heat on its network Lucy Siebert finds out what’s behind the growth.

On the same team
Tourism authorities can benefit greatly from working more closely with aviation partners, writes Alfredo Gonzalez.

Strong contender
DÃ¼sseldorf is already an economic powerhouse and its airport is now growing into an international hub, reports Stuart Bowden.

Low-cost or bust?
John Strickland looks at the ongoing development of the LCC model and how it could develop in the future.

In the same boat
The cruise industry is enjoying a boom period Kate Nathan reports on what it means for aviation.

DIY travel
Airline passengers are taking check-in and boarding into their own hands, Lucy Siebert reports.

A question of loyalty
Do frequent flyer programmes encourage airline loyalty or are travellers simply in it for a free ride? Sarah Campbell investigates.

View from the top
TIACA chairman, Jack Boisen, shares his thoughts on issues in the air logistics industries.

Look both ways
The US domestic market is facing incredible pressures in 2008 ASM’s Gordon Bevan takes a closer look.

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