Routes Launches New Hybrid Event: Routes Reconnected

A new event is being launched by Routes which will provide an innovative platform for the aviation industry to rebuild air services in the post-pandemic era.

Taking place between 30 November and 4 December, 2020, Routes Reconnected is a hybrid event comprised of virtual and physical components, helping to facilitate conversations between the global route development community that will make a meaningful difference to the industry’s recovery.

This five-day event will consist of three virtual days of meetings, on-demand content and virtual networking opportunities, as well as two full days of in-person meetings at the Hilton, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Routes Reconnected builds on Routes’ work to support the global aviation route development industry over the past 25 years by delivering face-to-face meetings, industry leading conference content and brand profile opportunities for its customers.

The company has invested in a comprehensive digital platform for Routes Reconnected that will help to combine the best features of virtual and in-person events, delivering real value for the community.

More than 25 airlines have already registered including Air Belgium, Air Dolomiti, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, HK Express, IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, KLM, Lion Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, TAP Air Portugal, Transavia, TUI Group, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Wizz Air and Volotea.

In excess of 50 countries are expected to attend and there will be over 30 hours of on-demand content delivered by 40 speakers.

Confirmed Speakers include Arik De, Chief Revenue & Network Officer, TAP Air Portugal; Dilhan Haradasa, ‎Group Head of Network & Regulatory Affairs, ‎AirAsia Group; Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Director General, ACI World; Garry Wilson, CEO, Easyjet Holidays; and Jay Lingeswara, Director, Commercial, VietJet Air.

The event programme will also include 10 airline briefing sessions offering direct insight into future network strategies and what information is needed to influence business decisions.