New routes launched by airlines worldwide 2017

Leading airlines worldwide in 2017, by new routes launched (in units)

The data shows the leading airlines worldwide, based on the number of new routes launched in 2017. Europe's most popular LCCs, Ryanair and easyJet, expanded their network, with 200 and respectively 79 new routes launched in 2017. There is no wonder that low-cost airlines were at the top of the list, as low-cost carriers (LCCs) are increasing their presence in the aviation market.

Ryanair 278
Eurowings 125
Wizz Air 104
Frontier Airlines 91
easyJet 79
Jet2.com 71
Allegiant Air 67
Germania 57
Volotea 56
Delta Air Lines 50
Norwegian 50
Southwest Airlines 50
Alaska Airlines 43
British Airways 43
Condor 40
Blue Air 39
SmartWings 38
Mistral Air 38
American Airlines 36
Spirit Airlines 36