What’s Next for Asia-Pacific Airlines? We Hear from 9 Top Executives
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Asia-Pacific's airlines haven’t had it easy over the past five years. However, the region’s carriers are fast re-establishing themselves as powerhouses of the global aviation industry.
A rapidly expanding middle class, booming inbound tourism, and the steady return of business travel. All three factors are helping drive travel demand and capacity. From India to Australia and countless countries in between, sustained growth is firmly back on the agenda.
Sometimes overlooked in favor of Europe or the Americas, airline activity in Asia-Pacific cannot be ignored. The region is home to 60% of the world's population, and many of its fastest-growing economies.
Despite the tailwinds, Asia-Pacific is not immune to global challenges. Airline leaders gathered in Perth, Australia last week for the Routes Asia forum, and Skift was there to gauge the mood music from the industry.
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