Savvy airlines and international airports know that emerging markets will continue to experience double-digit growth in the next few years. This is a contrast from stagnant or capacity reductions that are happening in Europe and the U.S.
Many European, Asian and Middle Eastern carriers have placed huge aircraft orders to meet the surge in demand for seats to and from emerging growth destinations such as Africa, the far east, middle east and central Asia.
These airlines include now familiar names such as Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, with their ultra-modern hubs in the middle east serving destinations in Asia and Africa.
European airports and carriers are ramping up as well with the exception of London Heathrow which continues to experience logistical and capacity problems. Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Paris have taken the top three spots in European hubs that offer excellent connections worldwide.
The Star Alliance anchored by Lufthansa and United are well-positioned to take advantage of the growth opportunities ahead.
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