During the upcoming Routes Europe 2026 Networking Evening on Tuesday 19 May, the Routes Awards will celebrate excellence in air connectivity, recognizing the efforts of airports, airlines, and destination organizations for their achievements in 2024 and 2025. The awards aim to highlight innovative route development strategies and successful marketing campaigns that have contributed to expanding European air networks.
The shortlisted airports include Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport, Memmingen Airport, Bratislava International Airport, Dubrovnik Airport, and Cork Airport. Larger airports such as Athens International Airport, Rome Fiumicino, Brussels, Munich, and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen are also finalists, reflecting their significant passenger traffic and route expansions. Destination organizations like the Malta Tourism Authority and Cyprus Tourism Organisation are recognized for their promotional efforts to boost regional connectivity and tourism.
Airline and organizational finalists
The leading airline contenders include easyJet, Aegean Airlines, Jet2.com & Jet2holidays, Wizz Air, and airBaltic. The awards will be officially announced during the event in Rimini, an important gathering for aviation stakeholders seeking to strengthen European air routes. Additional categories include marketing awards and special recognitions aimed at fostering innovation within the industry.
The event also features a range of related content, including updates on recent route launches and industry insights from programs such as the Air Transport Digest and Aviation Week Intelligence Network, providing valuable data for industry professionals and stakeholders.
