15th World Route Development Forum The global meeting place for every airline and airport Contents 3 Welcome from the Chairman 4 Welcome from the Host 5 More for 2009 6 Where people come together “World Routes has been nothing 7 Event schedule but very fruitful (for us). 8 World Routes 2009 for Airlines The ability to meet and interact 9 World Routes 2009 for Airports 10 Promoting tourism and development with so many different airports 11 Our three core principles from across the globe all in one 12 Beijing site is magnifi cent.” 14 Recommended hotels 15 Previous World Routes attendees Riad Simon, VivaAerobus Welcome from the Chairman Welcome to the 15th World Route Development Forum, the global meeting place for every airline and airport. As it has over the last 15 years, World Routes will once again provide airlines and airports with an unrivalled business development opportunity. Last year’s World Routes in Kuala Lumpur attracted a record attendance. The attendance confi rmed the vital importance of the partnership between airlines and airports. In 2008 more airlines than ever before requested to meet airports they already serve as they looked to improve the performance of their established services. Equally, we also saw a record number of tourist authorities supporting their airports seeking to create stronger regionally based route support packages. I expect these trends to grow further this year. It is the fi rst time that World Routes has located in China, which in 2009 is expected to be the only major air transport market to grow. If you attended last year’s event, you would have experienced the dramatic Farewell Reception organized by our hosts for 2009, Beijing Capital International Airport. This year’s World Routes promises to be just as spectacular with delegates able to enjoy all the delights of China’s capital. With new air services typically planned on two to three year timeframes, the next upturn should hopefully be moving into view at this year’s World event. The global networks of the future are being decided now and Beijing will be every airline’s and airport’s opportunity to infl uence them. It will be an experience not to be missed. I would also like to thank Air China for providing such generous fares that really help delegates from outside Asia. Details can be found on www.routesonline.com I look forward to seeing you in Beijing. Mike Howarth Chairman, Routes World Routes Beijing 04 Welcome to the 15th World Route Development Forum We are planning to provide you with a marvellous and splendid World Routes Forum in Beijing which we are sure will be a great opportunity for the elite of Civil Aviation from all over the world to meet face-to-face and to discuss the future of international aviation route development. It promises to be an unforgettable and truly exceptional event. It is the aim of Beijing Capital International Airport to become a top rank world airport management company which will lead the way forward in the development and innovation of the Chinese airport industry. We at BCIA have committed ourselves to offering our customers an effi cient operation from a fi rst class managerial platform. This, backed by traditional oriental service, means we’ll be able to provide an impressive experience for visiting global airlines and air passengers. With its rapid development, Beijing Capital International Airport is expecting to play an increasingly important role in the world aviation industry, and will therefore use the 2009 World Route Development Forum to seek new business opportunities with all delegates from the civil aviation industry as well as reviewing the performance of its established services. As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the world’s truly imposing cities, with a 3,000- year history. This long history leaves Beijing with an abundant historical and cultural heritage which is represented by many treasures still existing from the city’s previous civilizations. We hope that all World Routes delegates enjoy Beijing’s many charms. It is a dynamic city, where old and new intermingle and which remains a magnet for visitors from both inside and outside of China. Have a wonderful stay in Beijing and thank you for being with us. Mr Dong Zhiyi President & CEO, Beijing Capital International Airport Co., Ltd. World Routes Beijing 05 More for 2009 Independent research has consistently shown that delegates “WE LIKED HAVING regard World Routes as superb value for money. At Beijing 2009 we’ve made an even bigger effort to ensure that attendees gain TWO TABLES AT maximum value from World Routes. ROUTES IN 2008 At World Routes 2009 we offer: • Pre-launch and early booking incentives available for airports AS IT GAVE US who book 3 or more delegates.* THE CHANCE TO • Increased pre-scheduled meetings entitlement for airports between 1-4m pax. HAVE A GOOD MIX • Double the number of allocated pre-scheduled meetings for airports under 1m pax OF MEETINGS. • Special Tourism rates available including meetings packages. ROUTES IS Every airline and airport should aim to be represented at World Routes 2009. Attendance offers real value for money. This year’s EXTREMELY WELL event in Beijing offers you the opportunity to visit a beautiful city which is also at the centre of the major predicted growth ORGANISED region for 2009. Beijing was also the host city to the hugely successful 2008 Olympics and is the gateway to over 3,000 AND PROVES years of Chinese history and culture. Our hosts are pulling out all the stops to make World Routes 2009 a really special and INVALUABLE unique experience. Make sure you book your place at World Routes 2009 as quickly FOR OUR as possible to take full advantage of the early registration offers, the fl ight deals offered by Air China and the competitive prices in ORGANISATION.” top quality hotels. Great value and a great opportunity to develop your business, don’t miss out on World Routes 2009. Stephen Poitras, Director of Flight Scheduling, *Offer available until 28th Feb 2009, saving up to £200 in some categories. Air Transat World Routes Beijing 06 World Routes 2009 – Where people come together World Routes is the place where the global route development industry annually gathers to plan new air services, protect existing ones and network with their international colleagues and associates. At the heart of World Routes are the one to one meetings between every type of airline and airport, from every continent, whether they be fl ag carriers or low cost airlines, hub or regional airports. Market information is shared, new opportunities discussed and start-up strategies developed. In these uncertain times, route effi ciencies, defence and recovery are sure to be hot topics amongst attendees. Independent research has consistently shown that delegates regard World Routes as superb value for money. For airports, it puts them face to face with airline route planners and decision makers at a fraction of the cost of visiting them independently. For airlines, it provides new market data at no cost, with the possibility of gaining substantial additional route support – for both new and/or established services. World Routes delivers results not only in the good times but in the tough ones too. “Routes was indeed a useful networking forum, bringing airlines and airports under one roof.” Rachel Tan, Head of Route Planning, Singapore Airlines World Routes Beijing 07 Event schedule Saturday 12th September 2009 • World Routes Arrival centre opens City Tours The Saturday Reception sponsored by Scotland Sunday 13th September 2009 • City Tours Registration Collection of Meeting Diaries Extra Meeting requests Opening of Networking Village Hosted Networking Stands Open House Welcome Reception hosted by Beijing Capital International Airport Monday 14th September 2009 • Formal Airline/Airport One to One Meetings Networking Village activities World Routes Leaders Forum Hosted Buffet Lunch Gala Dinner hosted by Beijing Capital International Airport World Routes- OAG Airport Marketing Awards Tuesday 15th September 2009 • Formal Airline/Airport One to One Meetings Networking Village activities Hosted Buffet Lunch and Offi cial Handover to host of World Routes 2010 Farewell Reception hosted by World Routes 2010 host. World Routes Beijing 08 World Routes 2009 for Airlines Viability is the critical driver to launching and sustaining air services and “ EVERYONE World Routes 2009 provides airlines with the platform to address this issue through meetings with the world’s airports. Whether you are a global network RECOGNISES carrier, or a regional airline, World Routes is key; no other event is attended by such a wide range of airport business partners, no other event can THAT WORLD facilitate as many meetings to address the viability question. ROUTES IS ONE Route development has evolved over the last decade becoming more competitive and requiring greater depth of market intelligence. Airlines need OF THE KEY greater input from their sales and marketing teams in understanding how to best penetrate new markets and, of course, the need for fi nancial support EVENTS OF THE and incentives has become paramount. In line with this, the global airports that attend World Routes are increasingly being supported by their regional YEAR AND ONE tourism and economic development stakeholders. As a consequence of the changing nature of route development, and the THAT WE increasing involvement of airports and their stakeholder business partners, CANNOT AFFORD airlines are fi elding strong teams, tailored to match the meetings arranged. Lead of course by network planning, airline teams include; scheduling, procurement, revenue, airport relations, sales and marketing and interlining. TO MISS.” Increasingly, carriers with teams are locating in their own customised meeting chalets. Luis Sanchez, Deputy CEO, BAA Our dedicated airline and scheduling teams help airlines do business in a targeted and effective way by creating a meetings diary designed to satisfy your preferences, as well as the requests made by airports to meet you.