Frankfurt: Condor downgrades Maldives to seasonal service
The German holiday airline Condor is making a significant flight schedule change next year that will affect passengers who want to spend their holidays in the Maldives. The route is no longer operated all year round. In the
Lufthansa: City Airlines will launch later
Actually, City Airlines, the latest start-up of the Lufthansa Group, should have been in the air long ago. However, there have been delays. It is now assumed that it will be the beginning of 2024
Engine problem: 8,5-hour sightseeing flight with Lufthansa from Frankfurt to Frankfurt
The passengers on Lufthansa flight LH8,5 traveled from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt am Main on September 712, 13 in 2023 hours. The Boeing 747-400 used with the registration
Winter 2023/24: Air China reactivates Shenzhen-Frankfurt
The airline Air China intends to fly three times a week between Shenzhen and Frankfurt am Main again in the 2023/24 winter flight schedule. This route was temporarily discontinued at the start of the corona pandemic. The
Resignations: UFO union gets new leadership
A change in leadership is imminent at the flight attendant union UFO. Chairman Daniel Kassa Mbuambi and board member Anja Bronstert are stepping down from their positions. This makes new elections for both positions necessary. First
Lufthansa is increasing flights to the USA
The German airline Lufthansa is planning to expand its flight schedule from Frankfurt and Munich. The focus is clearly on US travel destinations, as can be seen in the flight shot to Seattle and Minneapolis
Tui meets conditions for second government loan
The tourism group Tui, which is suffering from the "side effects" of the corona pandemic, meets the requirements for the disbursement of another loan in the amount of 1,2 billion euros. One has received in the
Handelsblatt: Tui is facing a capital increase
The travel group Tui, which has been hard hit by the corona crisis, is apparently about to raise its capital. The Federal Republic of Germany has already helped out with loans in the billions on two occasions. Now you want to
VC wants to move into the TUI supervisory board
The pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit wants to secure more influence on the supervisory board of Tui AG. For this purpose, own candidates are sent into the race, who are standing for the employee seats on the Group's supervisory body.
Munich: Eurowings Discover continues to fly for Lufthansa
Airbus A2023s operated by Eurowings Discover are also to be used from Munich under Lufthansa flight numbers in the 320 summer flight schedule. According to available flight plan data, the wet lease cooperation has been extended until at least the end of October 2023. Out of
Charter: Nesma records Munich-Hurghada
On behalf of a tour operator, the Egyptian airline Nesma Airlines will operate a non-stop connection between Munich and Hurghada from March 5, 2023. Initially, it will fly once a week. Usually will
Croatia Airlines with a strong presence in Germany
In the 2023 summer timetable, Croatia Airlines will offer more flights between Germany and Croatia than ever before. It is currently planned that there should be 69 connections per week. become of it
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
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
Marabu and Nordica agree on long-term cooperation
The Nordic Aviation Group and the Condor sister company Marabu have signed a long-term cooperation agreement. The centerpiece is a wet lease agreement covering three Airbus A320 aircraft. These are from Hamburg and
Stuttgart: Air France-KLM passengers can use the new airport lounge
The new “Airport Lounge” is now available to Air France-KLM passengers at Stuttgart Airport. Business class travelers and passengers with SkyTeam Elite Plus status have free access. The new exclusive waiting area
Stuttgart with 60 destinations in winter 2022/23
In the 2022/23 winter timetable, 29 airlines will fly to 60 destinations in 23 countries from Stuttgart Airport. With 34 destinations, Eurowings is the largest provider at this airport. During the winter period
Strike at Eurowings also leads to flight cancellations in Stuttgart
In the collective bargaining dispute at the airline Eurowings, the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union has called for a three-day nationwide strike on Monday, October 17th, Tuesday, October 18th and Wednesday, October 19th. Also the
NUE expects over 680.000 passengers during the holiday season
Around 680.000 passengers are expected at Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg during the Bavarian summer holidays, more than 42.000 passengers on the first weekend alone (including Friday) - that's almost as many as
Gourmet restaurant for 700 sheep: Nuremberg allows “lawn mowing”
Sheep are once again being used as lawn mowers at Nuremberg Airport this year. The airport currently has around 700 animals “work on” the lawns. These come from a specialist company that works in
Federal President Steinmeier pays a visit to Nuremberg
Nuremberg Airport had important visitors on Tuesday, as two government planes landed at the airport. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was on board the Airbus A340
Air Moldova is back in Düsseldorf
The airline Air Moldova is back at the German airport Düsseldorf. The carrier carried out the "first flight" on Sunday coming from Chisinau. The air carrier based in the Republic of Moldova
Eurowings is once again operating more than 400 flights a day
For the first time since the beginning of the corona pandemic, the Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings will operate more than 400 flights per day during the Easter holidays. The range of holiday destinations has been greatly increased. the
D-AENA: Eurowings has taken delivery of the first A320neo
Eurowings Germany has deployed the first Airbus A320neo. This bears the registration D-AENA and is the first of a total of 13 A320neo/A321neo that the Lufthansa subsidiary will receive. The first commercial
Nouvelair is increasing Düsseldorf flights
According to the Tunisian airline Nouvelair, there is strong demand from Germany. The capacity is therefore being increased from Düsseldorf and will in future be offering three circulations per week. away
Eurowings drives back inner-German “race routes”.
Domestic flight demand in Germany seems to be below expectations. Eurowings is also reducing the frequencies of domestic German flights to/from Berlin-Brandenburg for May 2022. Actually, the carrier planned
State labor court in Düsseldorf overturns Tuifly layoffs
Last Thursday, the Düsseldorf Regional Labor Court overturned two dismissals that Tuifly issued in spring 2022. One of the decisive factors was that the airline carried out the processes differently
Easyjet cancels some routes from Germany and Switzerland
Contrary to original plans, the low-cost airline Easyjet will not be offering some routes in the 2023 summer flight schedule. In German-speaking countries, the airports in Basel, Geneva, Berlin, Cologne and Innsbruck are primarily affected.
Air Serbia takes on Belgrade-Cologne/Bonn
From May 18, 2023, Air Serbia will also fly between Belgrade and Cologne/Bonn on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It is the second after Nis
CGN: Aegean Airlines flies to Athens and Thessaloniki
In the coming year, the Greek airline will offer even more options for traveling to Greece from Cologne/Bonn Airport. From March 27, 2023, the airline will fly to three times a week
DTM: Sun Express resumes connection with Antalya
From summer 2022 from Dortmund directly to the Turkish Riviera. The German-Turkish airline is returning Antalya to its flight schedule after four years and will fly up to from the summer season 2022
Wizz Air increases traffic between Germany and Ukraine
The Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air intends to increase frequencies on various routes between Germany and Ukraine. Connections to Kiev-Schuljany and Lemberg (Lviv) are affected. As reported, the lowcoster wants
DTM: Passenger numbers almost at pre-crisis level
In the 3rd quarter of 2021, 726.583 passengers used Dortmund Airport as a departure or destination airport. During this time, Dortmund Airport was able to welcome almost twice as many passengers as in the
Tuifly is out of Basel, Paderborn and Cologne / Bonn
The holiday airline Tuifly wants to start the summer flight schedule for 17 with just 737 Boeing 800-2021s. The carrier will no longer be present from Basel, Paderborn and Cologne / Bonn. The long-haul plans are also in place
Green Airlines blows off the start again
The startup Green Airlines is postponing its first charter flight for the second time at extremely short notice. Now they don't want to start until February 1st, 2021. Previously, it was postponed from November 1, 2020
Paderborn only keeps 65 employees
The workforce at the insolvent Paderborn / Lippstadt regional airport is drastically reduced. Of the previous 170 employees, only about 65 will be able to keep their jobs. The move is called "inevitable". The
ITA Airways celebrates maiden flight from Hamburg
The airline ITA Airways now connects Hamburg with the inner-city Milan Linate Airport. The carrier carried out the first flight and was greeted in the Free and Hanseatic City with the usual water fountain. "Hamburg
Summer 2022: Air Baltic is expanding its presence in Germany
The Latvian airline Air Baltic is increasing its presence on the German market in the 2022 summer flight schedule. From the new base in Tampere (Finland), the destinations Frankfurt will be served from May 2022
Germany: Airport association ADV strongly criticizes Verdi strike
The working group of German commercial airports has severely criticized the recent warning strike called by the Verdi union. This takes place in Frankfurt, Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Hanover, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn
Hamburg: ten instead of three minutes "Kiss & Fly parking"
From mid-May 2022, Hamburg Airport in northern Germany will extend the free parking time in the so-called “Kiss&Fly Zone” to ten minutes. So far, people who brought passengers to the airport were allowed a maximum
Verdi strike: Hamburg cancels all departures again
All departures at Hamburg Airport will be canceled on March 22, 2022 due to the security staff strike organized by Verdi. The airport announced that security checks will be closed. the end
Some new destinations in the Hamburg summer flight schedule 2022
At the end of this month, the 2022 summer flight schedule will also start at Hamburg Airport. Around 50 airlines will be heading to the airport and offering their services to an estimated 115 destinations. The focus is on goals
April: Only 100 passengers in Bremen
In April 2020, the north German airport only counted 100 passengers due to the corona pandemic. A low point in the history of the airport. On April this year you will be at the Bremen airport
Verdi is on strike at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport on Wednesday
On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, the Verdi trade union called on the staff working in the areas of aviation security, ground handling services and employees of the airport company at Berlin Brandenburg Airport to walk out. At the
Intercity hotel opened directly at BER
The Intercity Hotel on Willy-Brandt-Platz at Berlin Brandenburg Airport opened yesterday with a symbolic ribbon cutting. The six-storey 3-star hotel offers guests a total of 360 rooms, five meeting and conference rooms, a sauna
Aegean flies to Athens-Berlin
The Greek airline Aegean Airlines will fly more frequently between Athens and Berlin in the 2023 summer flight schedule. The weekly frequencies will gradually be increased to ten rounds. The carrier is currently offering
Easyjet opens maintenance hangar at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport
The low-cost airline Easyjet has officially opened a new maintenance hangar on the grounds of Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. The carrier has had a base in the German capital since 2004. Own information
Summer 2023: Pegasus launches additional Germany-Turkey routes
The Turkish airline Pegasus is further expanding its presence in Germany in the 2023 summer flight schedule. In April 2023, the last non-stop connection between Berlin and Ankara operated in 2011 will be served
BER Airport with 19,85 million passengers in 2022
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport was used by 2022 million passengers in 19,85. In a direct comparison with 2021, there was a significant increase, because back then there were 9,95 million travelers. However lies
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
Vueling's first flight lands at Leipzig / Halle Airport
The route network from Leipzig / Halle is growing: Just in time for the start of the winter flight schedule, the Spanish airline Vueling opens the connection to the French capital Paris. From November 2021, Vueling will connect the airport
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