Munich

Lufthansa strengthens operational management at Frankfurt and Munich hubs

Lufthansa is reorganising its operational responsibilities in order to improve processes at the Frankfurt and Munich hubs. From 1 January 2025, Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines, will also take over operational management in Munich. Klaus Froese will be responsible for Frankfurt. The aim of the restructuring is to achieve more stable and punctual flight operations, in particular

6 December 2024 13:08

Nonstop flights from Munich to Rovaniemi started

The airline Norwegian has been offering direct flights from Munich to Rovaniemi in Finland since December 3, 2024. The connection operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays and leads to the city on the Arctic Circle, known as the home of Santa Claus. Visitors can visit the Santa Claus Village and experience the Northern Lights. Munich Airport welcomed

6 December 2024 12:37

Munich: Remote-controlled passenger bridges and baggage optimization

Munich Airport is currently testing an innovative, remote-controlled passenger boarding bridge. In a six-month pilot phase, various scenarios will be tested, including weather conditions and obstacles. Fully automated, AI-supported systems are planned for the long term. In parallel, a new baggage unloading aid is being introduced, which significantly reduces the workload of ground staff. These technological advances are being developed in cooperation with

4 December 2024 10:08

Cathay Pacific starts direct flights between Hong Kong and Munich

Cathay Pacific will start direct flights between Hong Kong and Munich from mid-June 2025. The connection will be operated four times a week with an Airbus A350-900. Munich will thus become the second German destination in the airline's route network after Frankfurt. With this new connection, Munich Airport is strengthening its role as a hub for

4 December 2024 05:01

Christmas spirit at Munich Airport: Christmas tree shines during Advent

For the first Advent, a festively decorated Christmas tree welcomes passengers and visitors at Munich Airport. The 15-meter-high fir tree, which again comes from Unterreit in the Mühldorf district, stands on the central avenue. The tree is decorated with 115 fairy lights with a total length of 2.500 meters, which contain 2.300 LED lights. The lighting

28 November 2024 08:01

Third runway at Munich Airport: Dispute over perpetual building rights goes to court

The controversial expansion of Munich Airport with a third runway has once again hit the headlines – this time not due to political decisions, but due to legal disputes. The Nature Conservation Association (BN) and several affected parties have filed a lawsuit against the recently granted “perpetual building permit” for the third runway. The case

22 November 2024 06:39

Technical problem solved: Lufthansa Airbus A350 back in Munich

A technical problem kept a Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 with the registration D-AIXI stuck at Newark Airport (USA) for several days. Since November 12, 2024, the cockpit showed an error message that delayed a return to Munich. As a Lufthansa spokeswoman announced on November 14, the cause was investigated during the ground time.

19 November 2024 06:02

Munich: Emirates uses high-seat A380

Emirates Airline will operate an Airbus A2025 on its route to Munich from January to March 380. The aircraft will have a capacity of 615 seats, including 58 Business Class and 557 Economy Class seats. This adjustment will increase the seating capacity per flight by around 100 seats.

8 November 2024 11:58

After more than two years in Munich: Ex-Aeroflot A320 can finally take off

A Russian passenger plane belonging to Aeroflot was finally able to take off from Munich Airport again after more than two years. This long downtime was the result of a flight ban imposed immediately after the Russian attack on Ukraine, which applied to all Russian airlines in European airspace. With the Russian invasion of the

8 November 2024 08:45

Winter market at Munich Airport: An experience for the whole family

From Friday, November 15, 2024, the Christmas and winter market at the Munich Airport Center (MAC) will open its doors and invite travelers and visitors to take a leisurely stroll until December 31. The market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 21 p.m., only closing at 16 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

7 November 2024 15:23