17-19 February 2026 Lublin, Poland REGISTER NOW Join us in

Welcome to CONNECT AVIATION

CONNECT Route Development Forum brings together Europe’s key airline, airport, tourism, and destination leaders to help shape the future of air travel. Established in 2004, the annual three-day event fuels significant route, business, and economic growth.

With a friendlier, more enjoyable, and immersive tone, CONNECT offers superb networking opportunities and a strong business focus. From structured to informal meetings, the event attracts key decision-makers and consistently delivers unmatched ROI. Put simply, CONNECT is unmissable.

The wonderful, culturally rich city of Lublin in Poland will host CONNECT 2026. Come and join us for an unforgettable experience, grow your business, and help to shape the future of international air services.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

+4000

Meetings

+75

Airlines

+280

AIRPORTS

+40

SPEAKERS

+60

COUNTRIES

Past attendees

CONNECT step by step

Event benefits

Airlines

Our events are beneficial to airlines who are looking to expand their routes. Our delegates include representatives from airports, tourism operators, ground handlers, aircraft manufacturers, data suppliers and consultancies – plus many more!

  • Develop new routes with new airports
  • Meet new potential suppliers and consulting partners
  • Form relationships with tourism associations
  • Access the latest insider industry news via our conference programme
  • Plan future business with existing partners and reinforce your relationships
  • Grow your airlines through world-class airline networking

Airports

Our events are beneficial to airports who are looking to raise their profile and establish new routes. Our delegates include representatives from airlines, tour operators, ground handlers, aircraft manufacturers, data suppliers, consultancies and many more!

  • Develop new routes
  • Raise awareness of your airport and region
  • Form relationships with tourism associations
  • High quality networking opportunities

Consultants

Our events are beneficial to consultants looking to gain new business from airlines and airports. Our delegates include representatives from airports, airlines, tour operators, ground handlers, aircraft manufacturers, data suppliers and many more!

  • Gain new business with airlines, airports and more through networking
  • Get fresh insight into the industry including challenges it faces
  • Raise awareness of your business with a stand at the event

Destinations

Whether you’re a city, region, or tourism board, CONNECT puts you face-to-face with the airline decision-makers that decide when and where they fly. It’s your chance to collaborate with airports and fellow destinations to secure new air services that strengthen your connectivity, fuel your economy, and boost tourism in your region.

Suppliers

Our events are beneficial to suppliers who can identify new opportunities to sell their services. Our delegates include representatives from airports, airlines, tour operators, ground handlers, consultancies and many more!

  • Raise awareness of your services to airlines and airports
  • Establish new working relationships with airlines for future contracts
  • Get one step ahead of your competitors with an event stand
  • Share insights and analytics with a targeted audience of delegates

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