World Routes set to return to Milan next month

Thursday, September 2, 2021

The World Routes will be returning to Milan in a matter of a few weeks reuniting the global aviation community. Leading carriers including Emirates, American Airlines, Air China and many more have confirmed their attendance at the World Route Development Forum.

Over 185 carriers are expected to attend the event and engage in conversations with airports and destinations during both in-person and virtual meetings, which will support the recovery of global air connectivity. With millions of jobs dependent on a strong restart of the travel industry, World Routes will unite decision-makers from airlines, airports, and destinations to define recovery strategies.

Senior network planners that have recognised the unique opportunity that World Routes presents to meet with airport and tourism partners will also attend the event. In addition to meetings, there will be a strong conference programme; airline chief executives including Wizz Air’s Jozsef Varadi and Air Dolimiti’s Joerg Eberhart will deliver keynote addresses, highlighting how their respective carriers have adapted to the pandemic.

Networking sessions including a welcome reception and formal evening will also support airports, destinations and suppliers in fostering new and developing existing business relationships with their target airlines. The event is set to take place between October 10-12.

Steven Small, Brand Director, Routes said in a statement that the ability to consistently unite decision-makers from the route development community, means Routes continues to influence the world’s air services; with over 3,500 new air services that are connected to meetings at Routes events in the last three years alone.

He also said that the number of airlines and the seniority of the airline delegates confirmed to attend World Routes in Milan also demonstrate the importance of in-person meetings to help overcome the impact of the pandemic.

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