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The Federal Labour Court dealt with the issue of headscarves worn by airport staff.

The Federal Labor Court in Erfurt has strengthened the rights of devout Muslim women in the labor market with a landmark ruling and clarified the requirements for religious neutrality in security-relevant sectors. The Eighth Senate ruled under file number 8 AZR 49/25 that an applicant for the position of aviation security assistant cannot be rejected solely on the basis of her religion.

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Leave Aviation expands its charter offerings to Turkey and Spain in autumn 2026

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

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The AfD parliamentary group in Thuringia is demanding the use of Erfurt Airport for deportations and container shipments.

The AfD parliamentary group in the Thuringian state parliament has presented its proposals for the 2026/2027 biennial budget, demanding a massive reduction in new debt and investments in Erfurt Airport for carrying out deportations. At a press conference, parliamentary group leader Björn Höcke criticized the new debt, for which the so-called "blackberry" state government is responsible, as historically high.

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Erfurt-Weimar Airport presents its strongest flight schedule in history

Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) has implemented its 2025/2026 winter flight schedule and simultaneously announced the opening of bookings for the 2026 summer flight schedule. Following a successful previous year, the airport anticipates a consolidation of traffic figures and a stabilization of services. Airlines have strengthened their commitment to the Thuringian region with new routes and

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Erfurt-Weimar Airport records significant passenger growth

Erfurt-Weimar Airport has announced a significant increase in passenger numbers following the end of the summer holidays in Thuringia. A total of 63.857 travelers were processed during the six-week holiday period. This represents an increase of 121 percent compared to the same period last year. As in previous years, Antalya, Turkey, proved to be the most popular destination.

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