Europe’s aviation industry leaders will gather in Bilbao this weekend (22-24 April) at the 13th annual Routes Europe to plan and negotiate new air services within the region. The event will bring together more than 1,200 delegates taking part in 4,800 meetings, with a diverse range of airline representatives from full service, regional and low cost carriers travelling from all corners of the globe to take part in the event.
Carriers in attendance include Vueling Airlines (official carrier for the event) easyJet, Lufthansa Group, Norwegian, Qatar Airways, Wizz Air, Delta Air Lines and China Southern Airlines. Over 100 airlines, 300 airports and 50 tourism authorities are expected in total.

Routes Europe brings together airlines, airports and tourism authorities to develop air route networks. It moves to a new city every year to highlight the diverse aviation markets within Europe. The 2018 event is hosted by The Basque Government, The Provincial Government of Biscay and Bilbao City Council, with the support of Aena.
Industry experts will explore the major challenges and opportunities for Europe’s aviation