Routes World 2026: Global Aviation Leaders Gather in Frankfurt to Shape Future Air Connectivity
19. Oktober 2026
Frankfurt, Germany | 18 October 2026 – As Routes World 2026 prepares to open at Messe Frankfurt on 21–23 October, airlines, airports and destinations from across the globe are gathering to strengthen partnerships and develop future air services. Aviation-Event is supporting the gathering as Official Media Partner.
The 31st edition of Routes World provides a platform for face-to-face discussions on air connectivity, commercial opportunities and the resilience of international aviation. Organiser Routes expects delegates from more than 120 countries, including representatives of over 240 carriers.
Routes World: Where Networks and Partnerships Take Shape
Steven Small, Vice President, Air Transport Events, Informa, said: “With delegates from more than 120 countries, including representatives from over 240 carriers, expected to attend, the event provides a vital platform for airlines, airports and destinations to strengthen partnerships, unlock new commercial opportunities and accelerate global connectivity.”
Small added: “Throughout its history, aviation has demonstrated extraordinary resilience. This resilience is underpinned by collaboration, shared ambition and the relationships that connect our industry. Routes World has and continues to be the environment in which the global route development community can meet and build partnerships that define the world’s future air networks.”
Vienna Airport: A Long-Standing Meeting Point
Vienna Airport highlights the value of sustained relationships built through Routes events. Its traditional Viennese coffee house is a familiar meeting point for representatives of airlines and airports.
Julian Jäger, Joint CEO & COO, Vienna Airport, said: “Our Viennese coffee house has become a popular meeting point for airlines and airports at Routes. Over the years, many new routes have been discussed, negotiated and established there. We look forward to continuing this tradition in Frankfurt.”
Aviation-Event as Official Media Partner
As Official Media Partner, Aviation-Event will report from Frankfurt on route development, industry dialogue and emerging partnerships, extending key discussions to its international aviation audience through interviews, editorial reporting and digital communication.
Marcel Riwalsky, Founder & CEO, Aviation-Event: “Routes World is where the people shaping tomorrow’s air connectivity come together. Our role is to bring their perspectives, decisions and industry insights to a wider international audience.”
About Aviation-Event
Aviation-Event, a brand of DA! GmbH – Media Hub for the Aviation Industry, is an international aviation media and conference platform connecting airports, airlines, tourism authorities, industry suppliers and decision-makers through conferences, interviews and year-round editorial communication.
Conference programme: www.routesonline.com/events/conference/99/conference-programme/
The 31st edition of Routes World provides a platform for face-to-face discussions on air connectivity, commercial opportunities and the resilience of international aviation. Organiser Routes expects delegates from more than 120 countries, including representatives of over 240 carriers.
Routes World: Where Networks and Partnerships Take Shape
Steven Small, Vice President, Air Transport Events, Informa, said: “With delegates from more than 120 countries, including representatives from over 240 carriers, expected to attend, the event provides a vital platform for airlines, airports and destinations to strengthen partnerships, unlock new commercial opportunities and accelerate global connectivity.”
Small added: “Throughout its history, aviation has demonstrated extraordinary resilience. This resilience is underpinned by collaboration, shared ambition and the relationships that connect our industry. Routes World has and continues to be the environment in which the global route development community can meet and build partnerships that define the world’s future air networks.”
Vienna Airport: A Long-Standing Meeting Point
Vienna Airport highlights the value of sustained relationships built through Routes events. Its traditional Viennese coffee house is a familiar meeting point for representatives of airlines and airports.
Julian Jäger, Joint CEO & COO, Vienna Airport, said: “Our Viennese coffee house has become a popular meeting point for airlines and airports at Routes. Over the years, many new routes have been discussed, negotiated and established there. We look forward to continuing this tradition in Frankfurt.”
Aviation-Event as Official Media Partner
As Official Media Partner, Aviation-Event will report from Frankfurt on route development, industry dialogue and emerging partnerships, extending key discussions to its international aviation audience through interviews, editorial reporting and digital communication.
Marcel Riwalsky, Founder & CEO, Aviation-Event: “Routes World is where the people shaping tomorrow’s air connectivity come together. Our role is to bring their perspectives, decisions and industry insights to a wider international audience.”
About Aviation-Event
Aviation-Event, a brand of DA! GmbH – Media Hub for the Aviation Industry, is an international aviation media and conference platform connecting airports, airlines, tourism authorities, industry suppliers and decision-makers through conferences, interviews and year-round editorial communication.
Conference programme: www.routesonline.com/events/conference/99/conference-programme/