2008 has been a head-spinning year so far - even by airline standards. After a handful of bankruptcies, a huge merger, volatile fuel costs, Open Skies, flight cuts, fare increases, growing strength from "new" regions like the Arabian Gulf and Russia, and mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions, the only certainty is that you can throw out last years rulebook. Business models, marketing, aircraft utilization, route planning - everything! - is changing fast. And when events move fast, better vision prevails.     

With that in mind, Everest Events and the editors of Airline Weekly have assembled a fascinating, valuable programme with industry innovators and leaders from around the globe to share insights and perspectives on where the industry is headed, whats working and whats not anymore.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Decision makers in the industry including: airlines and airport management, airline analysts, airline vendors, airline lawyers, airline consultants and government officials. 

Key questions to be discussed:

n Can low-cost carriers thrive in a high-cost world?

n Are airlines and the environment compatible?

n Do high oil prices come with a silver lining?                            

n Where do small jets and turboprops fit into the changing landscape?

n How soon and how much can engine efficiency improve?

n How are some airlines and suppliers not only surviving, but thriving?

n Which little-noticed trends are profoundly changing airline economics?

n Whats next for Open Skies?

n Why some aircraft values are ping and some strengthening?

Includes a keynote address by the industry legend Robert Crandall, former CEO and Chairman of American Airlines