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Conflict over financing of air traffic tax reduction puts a strain on aviation industry

The planned reduction of air passenger duty on July 1, 2026, is subject to change due to an internal financial dispute within the federal government. While the Federal Ministry of Finance insists that the resulting revenue shortfall of at least €350 million must be offset by savings in the budget of the Ministry of Transport, Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder currently sees no room for this.

16 January 2026 12:59

Capacity expansion in German traffic: Royal Jordanian increases flight frequencies

Royal Jordanian Airlines, the state-owned airline of Jordan, is significantly expanding its presence in the German market for the 2026 summer flight schedule. From March 30, 2026, connections from the Jordanian capital, Amman, to Berlin and Düsseldorf will be increased. Specifically, the route to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) will be served by three aircraft.

15 January 2026 19:02

Capacity adjustment on the Cairo-Berlin route: Egyptair deploys wide-body aircraft

Egypt's state-owned airline, Egyptair, will make a significant adjustment to its flight schedule on the Cairo-Berlin route for a limited period in February 2026. According to recent industry data from Aeroroutes.com, the airline will operate a Boeing 787-9 aircraft between February 3rd and 7th, 2026.

15 January 2026 14:05

2025 traffic report: Berlin Brandenburg Airport reports passenger increase

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) concluded 2025 with moderate growth. According to the latest traffic statistics, approximately 26,05 million passengers used the capital's airport last year, representing an increase of 2,3 percent compared to the previous year. In December alone, the airport recorded two million passengers. Despite the

14 January 2026 16:08

New flight connection: Air Uniqon connects Berlin with the Lake Constance region

The newly founded virtual airline Air Uniqon has commenced scheduled service between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Friedrichshafen. This marks the first time in ten years that a direct flight connection has been offered between the capital region and the industrial economic area in southern Baden-Württemberg. The route will operate four times a week on the following days:

14 January 2026 06:01

Water damage at former Tegel Airport: Major operation in Terminal A

A major water main break triggered extensive rescue operations at the disused Berlin-Tegel Airport (TXL) on Monday night. According to the Berlin Fire Department, an estimated 20.000 cubic meters of water leaked from the basement of the former Terminal A. Emergency responders found that the water level in the lower floors was up to 50 centimeters deep in some areas.

13 January 2026 16:03

Fleet modernization at BER: Easyjet invests in technical retrofits and digitalization

EasyJet is implementing a comprehensive technical modernization program for its fleet based at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). The focus is on retrofitting the remaining seven Airbus A320ceo aircraft with so-called Sharklets. These wingtips, approximately 2,40 meters high, improve aerodynamic efficiency and reduce drag.

12 January 2026 19:01

Conflict at BER: Ryanair demands relaxation of the night flight ban after delays

The low-cost airline Ryanair has formally requested that Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder relax the current night flight restrictions at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). The Irish airline's initiative comes in response to an operational incident last Sunday in which three aircraft were affected by the night flight ban due to minor time violations. Specifically,

8 January 2026 06:08

Air transport policy in a state of tension: The dispute over additional landing rights for Emirates

The German aviation landscape faces a pivotal decision at the beginning of 2026. At the heart of a heated debate between the federal government, state politicians, and industry giants is the demand by the Arab airline Emirates for an expansion of its landing rights in Germany. While the Dubai-based carrier has been pushing for years to establish landing rights in addition to its existing locations...

7 January 2026 06:38

Easyjet discontinues flight service between Berlin and Paris-Orly

British airline EasyJet will discontinue its direct service between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Paris Orly Airport at the end of the 2025/26 winter flight schedule. This means one of the key routes connecting the capital will disappear from the low-cost carrier's network. In the past, this route was one of the airline's most popular.

25 December 2025 09:01