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Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings has adjusted its payment terms and will now charge fees for transactions made with certain types of credit cards. This new policy primarily affects corporate credit cards and cards issued by institutions outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Personal credit cards issued within the EEA are not affected by this policy.
SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, is significantly expanding its operations at Cologne/Bonn Airport in the upcoming 2026 summer flight schedule. With an increase to up to 78 weekly direct flights, the airline is solidifying its position as one of the most important providers of flights to Turkey in the North Rhine-Westphalia region. The core of the expansion
German airline Eurowings has appointed Max Kownatzki as its new CEO, effective February 2026. The 53-year-old manager succeeds Jens Bischof, who left the company at the end of 2025. Kownatzki is no stranger to the industry; he joins Eurowings directly from the top position at...
Eurowings is expanding its services at Cologne Bonn Airport for the 2026 summer flight schedule, adding several European destinations. Starting in July, the airline will offer direct flights to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and Belgrade, Serbia. Furthermore, London Gatwick will be served twice daily from the end of March, improving connections to the British metropolis.
The service group Wisag has taken over operational ramp handling for the airline SunExpress at Cologne/Bonn Airport as part of the current winter flight schedule. As the company confirmed in early February 2026, the cooperation encompasses all ground-based services necessary for smooth flight operations. These include, among other things, loading and unloading.
Cologne-based airline German Airways has announced a significant expansion of its operational capacity. For the upcoming 2026 summer flight schedule, the company will add another Embraer E190 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft, which will operate under the German registration D-ABKE, will primarily be deployed from the domestic market.
Wizz Air is intensifying its presence at Cologne/Bonn Airport and will launch a new direct service to Moldova on May 23, 2026. Flights to the capital, Chișinău, will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Thilo Schmid, CEO of Cologne/Bonn Airport GmbH, assesses the launch of the
German Airways, in cooperation with the flight school TFC Flight Training, is introducing a new training program for aspiring pilots. Starting in the 2026 training year, the two-year Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) course will be offered for the first time. The program is specifically tailored to applicants without prior flying experience and includes, in addition to...
Cologne-based airline Leav Aviation plans a significant expansion of its flight connections to popular Mediterranean holiday destinations in the fourth quarter of 2026. According to recent Aeroroutes.com reports, the airline will increase service to the Turkish Riviera and the Balearic island of Mallorca between October and November. A particular focus will be on the connection between
The Cologne-based airline Eurowings was awarded the title of industry leader among discount airlines at the "German Customer Awards 2026". In the latest study by the German Society for Consumer Studies (DtGV), the Lufthansa subsidiary took first place in all three main categories – customer satisfaction, customer service, and value for money. The result is based on a comprehensive survey.
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