Routes News 2010 Issue 1

Routes News
Issue 2010 1

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Contents:

Foreword

News

Boxing clever
Like Mexico's world-famous boxers, Volaris is compact in size but packs a powerful punch. Chris Kjelgaard speaks to CEO, Enrique Beltranena.

Airline one2one
Angel G Colin from Mexicana Airlines.

Airport one2one
Carl Jones from Melbourne Airport.

Above the clouds
A growing hub for South American carriers and a diverse tourism offering are proving to be a winning formula for Peru, writes Oliver Clark.

Making an impression
John Grant, managing director of Airport Strategy and Marketing, shares his thoughts on Peru.

Make tracks to JAX
US airline network planners gathered at the inaugural Jacksonville Aviation Summit in late 2009 – Lucy Siebert was there to find out what Northeast Florida has to offer.

Latin legends
Latin America’s largest airline grouping, made up of two of the region’s oldest airlines, could mean a whole new look for their network, reports Lucy Siebert.

Home run
Originally built on a former baseball park, Toronto’s downtown airport has proved to be a winning location for Porter Airlines, writes Chris Beanland.

Tweet tweet
Twitter offers airlines a unique way of engaging with their customers in real-time – Jessica Twentyman explores who is getting it right… and wrong.

Big gamble?
British Airways launched just one new route from Heathrow at the start of the last winter season – Las Vegas. Adam Coulter was onboard the inaugural flight with BA CEO, Willie Walsh.

Change game
William Swelbar outlines five reasons why he thinks the airline industry will never be profitable.

How to…
Make the most of every one-to-one meeting this year – Route Exchange’s Paul Winfield shares his top tips.

High hopes
Adelaide Airport’s managing director, Phil Baker, tells Louise Driscoll why he thinks his gateway is “massively under served”.

Routes events update

View from the top
The Caribbean Tourism Organization.

Traffic statistics