Where Evolution is Shaped and Execution Takes Form
We are pleased to present the strategic evolution of our platform, from the Low-Cost Carriers Development (China) Forum to the Low Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum.
In an era increasingly defined by structural constraints rather than pure growth, the Forum moves beyond surface-level trend discussion to examine the practical trade-offs airlines and ecosystem partners face today - between scale and resilience, efficiency and flexibility, near-term profitability and long-term sustainability.
This Forum is designed not only for senior executives setting strategic direction, but also for functional and business leaders responsible for translating strategy into execution across networks, operations, commercial, digital, and infrastructure domains.
More than a conference, the Forum serves as a strategic and operational reference point for organizations navigating the second half of this decade.
A Preview of the Strategic Dialogue
Rather than generic topic tracks, the 2026 Forum is structured around core industry tensions that senior and functional leaders are actively managing:
Managing hard limits on fleet availability and utilization while sustaining network development objectives.
Reassessing hub strategy and regional connectivity in a shifting APAC aviation map.
Discussions at the Forum are grounded in Wernosa’s proprietary market intelligence, including insights derived from our “Triple Supply-Chain Shock” analytical framework, examining structural pressures across aircraft supply, operational capacity, and cost dynamics.
Participants will benefit from:
• Research-anchored dialogue connecting macro constraints with on-the-ground operational decisions
• Practical interpretation of market data relevant to network planning, fleet utilization, digital transformation, and recovery resilience
Each registered delegate will receive a complimentary copy of the Strategic Insights Edition of Wernosa’s flagship Asia-Pacific Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Market Report, designed as a working reference for strategic and functional planning.
Beyond conventional networking, the Forum is designed to facilitate meaningful, role-relevant dialogue where partnerships form around real operational and commercial needs.
It brings together approximately 250 senior and functional leaders from across the APAC aviation ecosystem, including:
SpiceJet Limited
GP Gupta
Chief Strategy Officer
9 Air
Zhang FeiPresident
FlyArystan
Aliya Bazhenova
Marketing Manager
Beijing Jiaotong University
Li Yanhua
Dean, Department of Air Transportation and System Engineering
Willy BoulterAviation Consultant + Commentator
Accelya Group
Landie Qiu
Regional Director of Sales & Account Management, APAC
COMAC
Guo CaisenStrategy Expert, Marketing & Sales Committee
Rafael TaizhanovHead of Network Development and Scheduling
Redtea Mobile
Jeslyn Ho
eSIMaccess Business Development Director
Boris BijlstraFounder
VietJet Air
Jennifer Vo
Customer Service Director
PROCTOR Aviation
Ashok Davit
Managing Director
Dragon Trail International
Michael WangVice President of Content
Gabor Toth
CEO
Tripstack
Aboudy NasserChief Commercial Officer
Kunming Airlines
Wang Hongbo
Vice President
Cirium
Derek GanBusiness Development Director, China
Accommodations Plus International
Vivian Dsouza
Vice President of Business Development - APAC
DextraData
Kash Rajan
Vice President of Sales
Macau International Airport
Eric Fong
Director of Marketing Department
VP Operations Capt. Hao Di
Epalithia
Alexi ThorntonFounder
Vimal Rai
Managing Partner
Martin Consulting LLC
Mark D Martin MRAeS
Founder & CEO
Mike zhou
Managing Director
Daran Aviation Services
Yvonne YaoChief Commercial Officer
Strategic Partners 2026
Spring Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Air India will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Juneyao Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Capital Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Malaysia Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Cebu Pacific Air will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Kunming Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
SCAT Airlines will be sending delegates to
attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia
Forum 2026.
Air Cambodia will be sending delegates to
attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia
Forum 2026.
9 Air
9 Air will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Aero K Airlines
Aero K Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
SpiceJet will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
OK Air
OK Air will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost &
Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines
MIAT Mongolian Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost &
Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
VietJet Air will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Chengdu Airlines
Chengdu Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost &
Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Lucky Air
Lucky Air will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Hainan Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Air Guilin
Air Guilin will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost &
Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Loong Air
Loong Air will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost &
Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Suparna Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
FlyArystan
FlyArystan will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Thai Lion Air
Thai Lion Air will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Himalaya Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Kunming Airlines
Kunming Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Urumqi Air
Urumqi Air will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost &
Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Air Travel will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Eastar Jet
Eastar Jet will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Jin Air
Jin Air will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Himalaya Airlines will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Jetstar
Jetstar will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Batik Air Malaysia
Batik Air Malaysia will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
ZIPAIR
ZIPAIR will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Centrum Air
Centrum Air will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
Maldivian
Maldivian will be sending delegates to attend the Low-Cost & Hybrid Carriers Asia Forum 2026.
A broader list of airline participants is available
— feel free to reach out for more details...
Venue Hotel 2026
The Ramada Plaza Pudong Shanghai is a premier business hotel under the Shanghai Airport Authority (AVINEX), jointly invested by the Shanghai Airport Authority and the Capital Airports Holdings. Strategically located in the Jinqiao Economic & Technological Development Zone with proximity to downtown Shanghai, it offers unrivalled logistical convenience, being equidistant from both Pudong (PVG) and Hongqiao (SHA) International Airports. With deep roots in the aviation industry, the hotel has long been a favored venue for high-level civil aviation exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region. It boasts extensive, well-equipped meeting facilities backed by a professional team experienced in hosting international industry forums. Delegates can expect the distinctive hospitality of an aviation-affiliated venue, complemented by seamless VIP transfer services between the two airports and a service standard refined through years of catering to the global aviation community. Address: No. 18 Xinjinqiao Road, Pudong, Shanghai, China
Mingjun LuGeneral Manager, Marketing & Ancillary
Mark D Martin MRAeS
Founder & CEO
Global Travel Matters Ltd
Steve Tarbuck，
Owner & Founder
Senior Manager I Marketing
Commercial Aviation,
Embraer China
Huaxi Securities
TWAI
TongCheng Travel
WEX
Rachel Jones,Director Travel Partnerships
Jetstar will be sending delegates to attend the Low Cost Carriers Development (China) Forum 2025.
Cebu Pacific Air will be sending delegates to attend the Low Cost Carriers Development (China) Forum 2025.
Mike Kang, Chairman of Aero K Airlines, along with his team, will be attending the Low Cost Carriers Development (China) Forum 2025.
Urumqi Air
Exhibitors & Sponsors 2025
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