Frankfurt:The international aviation forum Routes World 2026, held in Frankfurt, Germany from October 21 to 23, has become a focal point for discussions on expanding Azerbaijan’s air connectivity. Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC (AZAL) and the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) are jointly representing Azerbaijan at the event, which is organized by Routes and gathers representatives from over 230 airlines and 110 countries.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, bilateral meetings were conducted with international airlines by Samir Rzayev, Chairman of the Management Board of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC, Florian Sengstschmid, CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, and senior representatives of Azerbaijani airports. The discussions centered around introducing new direct flights from Azerbaijani airports, attracting new airlines, and strengthening relationships with existing partners.
The forum also includes scheduled business meetings with major airline groups such as Lufthansa Group, AirAsia Group, and others like Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways, and more. This joint effort by Azerbaijan’s aviation and tourism bodies aims to align the growth of the country’s international flight network with initiatives to enhance its tourism appeal. The initiative is anticipated to boost Azerbaijan’s international air connections, improve the availability of direct flights, and draw more foreign tourists to the country.