International update: Airline strategies in the Australasian and Asia-Pacific markets

Australasia is a key market for many Asia-Pacific airlines, both for point-to-point and connecting traffic. This expert panel will discuss Australia's role in airline network strategies, as well as carriers' plans and latest market moves. Competition is fierce in Australia's international sector, particularly for transit traffic, so how do airlines ensure they can compete profitably? The panel will also discuss trends and challenges in the broader Asia-Pacific region, and how airlines are adapting to an uncertain environment.

Critical discussion points:

• Updates on airline strategies in the Australian market

• How changing market dynamics and external challenges are affecting airline plans

• Are inbound and outbound demand well-balanced on Australia's key international routes?

• The slow recovery of the important Chinese and Japanese outbound travel flows

• Growing competition for transit traffic - how is this affecting fares, and how do airlines respond?

• What are the main challenges for international airlines serving Australia? To what extent are air service rights, visas, and airport access curtailing airline plans?

• Is the long-haul low-cost model finally proving itself in the Asia-Pacific region?