A Closer Look: Global aviation event in Bahrain highlights industry concerns

Routes World 2024 - a global event which links together airlines and airports - was held in Bahrain this week, hosting some of the biggest names in aviation. Often likened to a 'speed-dating event', where airports try to convince major airlines to open a new route with them, there was a somber tone throughout the halls as war continues to rage on in the region. Here, host Sarah Forster speaks to The National's aviation reporter, Deena Kamel, about what airline chiefs were saying about the state of the industry while navigating turbulent times.