April 2024: Condor will phase out the last Boeing 767
On long-haul routes, the German holiday airline Condor will operate an all-Airbus fleet in the 2024 summer flight schedule. The last Boeing 2024 is scheduled to be delivered at the end of April 767. This confirmed one
Linz: Air Dolomiti discontinues Frankfurt flights
As things currently stand, there will be no non-stop flights between Linz and Frankfurt am Main in the 2024 summer flight schedule. This means that the airport will lose the connection provided by Air Dolomiti
Frankfurt: Catering truck crashes into Lufthansa A321
On January 13, 2024, the Airbus A321 operated by Lufthansa with the registration D-AIDG made an unpleasant encounter with a catering truck at Frankfurt am Main Airport. The medium-haul jet flew before
Ballot vote: Discover pilots decide on a possible strike
At the holiday airline Discover Airlines, the fronts between employers and unions appear to be deadlocked, even after a short warning strike. The Cockpit Association now has a ballot on a possible one
Condor is separating more quickly from the Boeing 757 fleet
The German holiday airline Condor will phase out its last remaining Boeing 757 medium-haul jets earlier than originally expected. According to the latest annual report, it will end after the summer of 2025
Ita entry: Lufthansa offers concessions to the EU Commission
After an initial refusal, Lufthansa is now said to be willing to make concessions to the EU Commission for the intended takeover of Ita Airways. If she agrees to this, one could
Hanover: Martin Roll is the new managing director
Hanover-Langenhagen Airport got another managing director in Martin Roll on Tuesday. The manager is at the helm of the company alongside Raoul Hille and is responsible for
Tui starts the Mallorca season today
In order to meet the demand on Mallorca, the airline is postponing the start of the spring and Easter seasons: the first three aircraft from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Hanover will take off on February 11th
Hanover: Volotea takes on Cagliari
The Spanish low-cost airline Volotea is heading for Hanover. The carrier plans to offer the destination Cagliari (Sardinia) once a week from May 28, 2022. For the time being, this route should be available up to and including October 8th
In the vortex of the HNA bankruptcy: Frankfurt-Hahn is insolvent
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport and two subsidiaries have slipped into bankruptcy. This was announced by the responsible district court in Bad Kreuznach. The Frankfurt attorney Jan Markus Plathner became the preliminary trustee. Short
Cargo demand: Hahn is looking for new employees
In the previous year, staff were cut at some German airports. Some employees have given up their jobs because of the lower wages due to the short-time work and have reoriented themselves in other ways. On some
Ryanair announces eleven new routes to Germany
The low-cost airline Ryanair has announced the addition of a total of eleven new routes from German airports. These are to be served in the winter flight schedule 2021/22. The company also announced that they were leaving
Munich: Unruly PAX first smokes in the toilet and then insults the federal police
A Greek man said he had to smoke in the toilet on board the Airbus A13neo with registration SX-NEQ operated by Aegean Airlines on Wednesday, September 2023, 320. But that
Copenhagen Air Taxi orders electric aircraft in Germany
Copenhagen Air Taxi and Copenhagen Helicopter have signed an agreement with the German manufacturer Vaeridion for the supply of electrically powered aircraft. This will initially be used on routes within Denmark
Lufthansa is expanding its use of the Airbus A380
The German airline Lufthansa wants to counteract demand by reactivating more Airbus A380s. The carrier specifically plans to increase the A380 fleet in operation to six aircraft, reports below
Medical emergency: Emirates had to stop over in Munich with its A380
On the way from Dubai to London-Gatwick, the Airbus A380 operated by Emirates Airline with the registration A6-EOZ had to make an unscheduled stopover at Munich Airport on September 12, 2023
Munich Airport has taken on 113 apprentices
Last week, 113 young people began their training at Munich Airport and its subsidiaries. According to the airport, they were able to take on as many apprentices as before
Beyond Air starts ticket sales and conceals stopovers
After several delays, the aviation company Beond Air, which markets itself as a “luxury airline”, wants to fly the flights from Munich and Zurich to the Maldives from mid-November that had been announced a long time ago
Stuttgart Airport: Supermarket open at night for self-service
The Edeka supermarket at Stuttgart Airport now allows you to shop between 22:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. During this night time access is by debit or
Stuttgart Airport is giving away a new aerial photo poster
Stuttgart Airport was photographed from a bird's eye view again this year. Interested parties can now order a large wall poster free of charge. The colored aerial photo is about 85
Summer 2024: Eurowings takes on Keflavik from Stuttgart
From Stuttgart, Eurowings is also planning to offer the destination Keflavik in the 2024 summer flight schedule. This will initially be offered twice a week. The first flight is announced for May 19, 2024. From Stuttgart
Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden practiced the fire
The German regional airport Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden carried out the annual emergency exercise on Wednesday. This year the focus was on fire fighting. Different situations were simulated. For example, people practiced extinguishing a burning cargo plane
Christmas 2021: Ryanair is launching additional flights from Karlsruhe
The low-cost airline Ryanair is increasing its offer from the German regional airport Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden between December 20, 2021 and January 6, 2022. A total of 60 additional flights will be launched. According to the airport
Corendon celebrates first flights from Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden
On Tuesday, the Maltese airline Corendon Europe took up the destination Gran Canaria in Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden. According to the airport, there were around 140 passengers on board. The second first flight took place on Wednesday
Friedrichshafen: From December 18, 2021 with Wizz Air to Ohrid
Wizz Air is expanding its route network from Lake Constance Airport in the future. From December 18, there will be twice a week - Tuesdays and Saturdays - from Friedrichshafen to the idyllic town of Ohrid in northern Madezonia. Of the
Friedrichshafen: Wizz Air announces Ohrid
After a long dry spell, Friedrichshafen Airport can look forward to the announcement of a new route. Wizz Air intends to fly to Lake Constance Airport from Ohrid from December 18, 2021. Currently
FDH sells land and leases it back
Friedrichshafen Airport signed a sale and rental agreement for properties that currently still belong to the airport. The creditors' meeting has already given the necessary approval. Already signed on July 23, 2021
Memmingen: With 54 travel destinations in the summer
Altogether there are currently 54 travel destinations that Memmingen Airport has to offer this summer. The route network extends from Alghero on Sardinia to Zadar on the Croatian Adriatic coast.
Germany: Ryanair announces eight more routes
The low-cost airline Ryanair announces the inclusion of eight additional routes from Germany. These are offered from Nuremberg, Berlin, Cologne/Bonn, Memmingen and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden. According to their own statements, the summer flight schedule is in place
FMM: Ryanair now flies to Pisa and Pescara
From March 28, 2022, the low-cost airline will be adding the Italian destinations of Pisa and Pescara non-stop from Memmingen Airport to its program. From March 28th everyone is fine
Nuremberg: Eurowings will also fly to Marsa Alam in winter 2023/24
The Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings intends to set course for Marsa Alam from Nuremberg in the 2023/24 winter flight schedule. This expands the holiday program further. A few weeks ago it was announced that the
Dan Air started with two routes in Nuremberg
The Romanian airline Dan Air has been connecting Nuremberg Airport with Brasov and Bucharest for a few days. According to the airport, flights to the Romanian capital are to be reduced to four per
Winter 2023/24: Condor lays Tenerife South from Nuremberg
The holiday airline Condor intends to offer the destination Tenerife South from Nuremberg in the 2023/24 winter flight schedule. Two weekly rotations are currently planned, but according to the reservation system, you will not fly yourself. The course couple
Summer 2023: Condor relies heavily on Antalya
In the 2023 summer timetable, the holiday airline Condor is once again focusing heavily on Antalya flights. This destination was not in the route network last year. In addition to Frankfurt and Düsseldorf, this destination is also available
D-AIDV: First Airbus A321 painted in Eurowings colors
A few years ago, the airline Eurowings briefly had Airbus A321 aircraft in its fleet. These were aircraft previously used by Lauda. But it
Dusseldorf: Vueling takes Florence
The IAG Group member Vueling is launching a new route from Düsseldorf in the 2023 summer flight schedule. From mid-June 2023, the intention is to offer the Italian destination Florence twice a week. From the flight plan data of the
Nouvelair continues to expand its presence in Germany
The airline Nouvelair will offer three more Germany destinations from Tunis in the 2023 summer flight schedule. These are Berlin and Düsseldorf, which are to be served from April 2023, and
Summer 2023: Eurowings gives up some routes from Germany
The airline Eurowings has revised the 2023 summer flight schedule from Germany. While the carrier usually announces new additions in large letters, settings are removed from the reservation system rather uncomplainingly. The current status
From Hamburg and Düsseldorf: Eurowings starts Malta flights
Until now, the EU member Malta was a "blank spot" in the Eurowings route network, even though Eurowings Europe operates Maltese flight operations. This will change from mid-May 2023
Winter 2023/24: Ryanair takes on Cologne-Agadir
The low-cost airline Ryanair will be offering non-stop flights from Cologne/Bonn to Agadir from October 29, 2023. These should be carried out on the traffic days Wednesday and Sunday. “Ryanair and our airport connects
Cologne/Bonn: Leav launches autumn flights to Greece and Palma de Mallorca
A few days ago, the German leisure airline Leav Aviation announced the sale of flight tickets from Cologne/Bonn to Heraklion, Kos, Rhodes and Palma de Mallorca for the travel period from the end of September 2023
Smartwings offers flights from Germany to Abu Dhabi
The airline Smartwings is to start numerous flights between Abu Dhabi and German cities in cooperation with Etihad Holidays. Specifically, flights are to be flown from Cologne, Leipzig/Halle and Nuremberg. Smartwings airline
Almost 2,6 million: DTM achieves second-best result in history in 2022
A total of 2.586.342 passengers used Dortmund Airport last year. Thanks to the strong summer months with numerous passenger records, the forecast of around 2,45 million passengers could be met despite the pandemic and war in
DTM expects 110.000 passengers in the Christmas season
The two-week Christmas holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia begin on December 23, shortly before the holidays. Dortmund Airport expects around 110.000 passengers during this period. Passengers can depart during these school holidays
Dortmund Airport significantly above the previous year's level
Dortmund Airport counted 2022 passengers between January and October 2.177.487, which is significantly more than in the same period of the previous year, when there were 1.385.268 passengers. Since June 2022
Avanti Air: In the middle of the floodplain
The German charter and ACMI specialist Avanti Air will very soon part with the last Fokker 100 and replace it with a more modern aircraft type. Reflotting is nothing for Avanti Air
Military aircraft over Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport
It can get louder around Paderborn / Lippstadt Airport in the near future: The German Air Force and the British Army are starting a joint aerial exercise. The British soldiers want with support
Labor court collects dismissals from Paderborn
In the previous year, Paderborn Airport cut numerous employees in the course of the insolvency proceedings. Many went to the labor court and now the first two judgments have been made. The layoffs were
Comment: News from the ticket seller with a hedge in Weeze
"Let's play airline" is how you could describe the ticket seller Green Airlines, because so far not a single one of the announced flights from Weeze to Berlin and/or Munich has been operated.
Lack of bookings: Green Airlines had to cancel flights
With an intrusive pop-up, Weeze Airport is advertising the flights announced by ticket seller Green Airlines, which are to be served from March 28, 2022. However, this has not happened so far
Weeze: Ticket seller Green Airlines wants to offer Hamburg and Heringsdorf
The German ticket seller Green Airlines intends to market charter flights to Heringsdorf and Hamburg from Weeze. The latter destination is said to be operated by an undesignated airline on Tuesday and Tuesday service days
Hamburg Airport: Cancellation of all flights on Thursday and Friday
Due to the staff strike at Hamburg Airport, they decided to cancel all flights on Thursday and Friday. Hamburg Airport cancels all flights on Thursday and Friday,
From Hamburg and Munich: Marabu takes on Tallinn flights
The Estonian holiday airline Marabu will also offer non-stop flights from Munich and Hamburg to Tallinn. These are served with medium-haul Airbus A320neo jets. From the Bavarian airport one offers the
Summer 2023: Marabu starts with seven aircraft
The Estonian Condor Group sister company Marabu Airlines intends to start with seven A2023/A320 aircraft in the 321 summer flight schedule. The first flight is scheduled to take place in early May 2023 from Hamburg. company boss
May 2023: Lufthansa flies Frankfurt-Hamburg with B747-400
In May 2023, Lufthansa will operate some domestic German scheduled flights with the Boeing 747-400 machine type. 45 seats can be booked in business class and 162 in economy class. On the 2nd, 4th,
Hamburg Airport donates 30 apple trees
Hamburg Airport donated 30 trees for the meadow orchard in Niendorf as part of the "HAM helps" campaign. These are old apple varieties that have almost been forgotten
Hamburg: Air India has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321neo
The airline Air India took delivery of the first Airbus A321neo at the end of last week. The machine has already been transferred from Hamburg (Finkenwerder) to Delhi, but not yet to the active ones
BGH: When a few minutes are decisive for the compensation payment ...
Sometimes the question arises as to whether airlines have to pay compensation under the Passenger Rights Ordinance or not just for a few minutes. The German Federal Court of Justice dealt with such a case and
Sundair flies from Bremen to Beirut
The airline Sundair now connects Bremen with Beirut. For the time being, a weekly circuit, which should be carried out on the traffic day Tuesday, is offered. The carrier has been dedicated to
Bremen: Ryanair reactivates the London-Stansted route
Ryanair is resuming the connection to Great Britain after a ten-month Corona break. After a pandemic-related break of around ten months, the first Ryanair flight started again from Bremen last Saturday
High location costs are slowing down Germany's air traffic
The recovery of air traffic in the Federal Republic of Germany is lagging far behind other EU states, where the volume of air traffic has long since exceeded pre-crisis levels. One reason for this is that low-cost airlines in particular offer their services
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport with new taxi rules
New rules apply to taxi drivers at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. The aim is to prevent taxis that are not allowed to take passengers from no longer being able to do this in the future. He should also
Berlin Brandenburg Airport: Two million passengers in August 2023
Berlin Brandenburg Airport recorded a passenger volume of 2023 million passengers in August 2.2. The airport in question was able to handle 300.000 more passengers than last year. Berlin Airport
New co-working space opened at Berlin Airport
Since last Thursday, a co-working space from the provider Nuuuork has been available at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. This is located in the arrivals zone of Terminal 1. "Welcome, Nuuuork. We are happy about
Condor is postponing Berlin's winter comeback indefinitely
The German leisure airline Condor actually wanted to offer three destinations from Berlin-Brandenburg Airport in the 2023/24 winter flight schedule. This plan has been pushed back indefinitely. Already a few days ago
BER bids farewell to the ex-Schoenefeld terminal with a big party
On Saturday, September 2, 2023, Terminal 5 of Berlin-Brandenburg Airport will say goodbye with a celebration. The former Schönefeld Airport will thus finally be taken off the grid. On
MDF AG extends Götz Ahmelmann's contract
In its most recent meeting, the supervisory board of Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG confirmed the cooperation with company boss Götz Ahmelmann. The manager received a contract extension for another five years. With that, Ahmelmann
Passenger numbers: Dresden and Leipzig on the up
In October 2022, the German airports Dresden and Leipzig/Halle recorded the highest number of passengers since the beginning of the corona pandemic. The management of MDF AG takes the view that the upward trend
Antonov boss Ievgen Gavrylov: "New An-225 already 30 percent complete"
An Antonov exhibition opened at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Monday. This should also attract donations for the construction of a new An-225. According to Ievgen Gavrylov, managing director of Antonov, 30 percent have already been able to
Swiss is temporarily suspending Zurich-Dresden
In the absence of demand, the Lufthansa Group is reducing the supply at Dresden Airport. Group member Swiss will completely suspend the non-stop connection to Zurich from January 16, 2022. For now the Swiss
New head of the supervisory board for Dresden and Leipzig
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG, which is located above Dresden and Leipzig / Halle Airports, has a new chairwoman of the supervisory board in Hiltrud Werner. On Monday she was at the top of the
New flight offers from Dresden and Leipzig / Halle
In total, the airlines and tour operators offer direct flights to 14 countries. There are new flight offers from Dresden to London. From Leipzig / Halle it goes non-stop to Paris. The winter flight schedule is up