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Economic and operational implications of class allocation in international air transport

The allocation of passenger classes on long-haul flights is increasingly the focus of economic and regulatory debates. A recent study by the Berlin-based think tank T3, commissioned by a non-governmental organization, analyzed emissions and space consumption on long-haul flights departing from 44 European countries in 2024. The results reveal a significant discrepancy.

18 December 2025 07:36

Berlin's transport senator demands a third runway

Berlin's Senator for Transport, Ute Bonde (CDU), has initiated a far-reaching discussion about the future infrastructure and operating hours of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) in Schönefeld. This comes in light of the steadily increasing passenger numbers – BER had already recorded over 24 million passengers by the end of November this year, an increase of 2,2 percent.

17 December 2025 12:38

Value Group becomes BARIG's new business partner for professional passenger management

The Value Group, a company specializing in comprehensive passenger services in the air transport sector, has joined the airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) as a new business partner. The company, which offers its services at over 300 European airports, specializes in managing operational disruptions caused by weather conditions, labor disputes, and other factors.

15 December 2025 16:01

BER will receive significantly improved rail connections via the Dresden railway and more frequent service.

Starting this coming Sunday, December 14, 2025, the connection between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Berlin's city center, as well as the long-distance rail network, will be significantly improved. With the commissioning of the newly expanded Dresden railway line, the travel time of the Airport Express (FEX) will be noticeably reduced, and the service frequency will be significantly increased.

15 December 2025 07:01

Berlin Brandenburg Airport donates 10.000 euros to local clubs

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (FBB) donated a total of €10.000 to non-profit organizations and associations in the vicinity of BER Airport during the pre-Christmas period. The funds are intended to enable local initiatives to implement concrete projects that enrich life in the region. The symbolic checks were presented on December 8th.

9 December 2025 13:54

Berlin Brandenburg Airport records passenger growth in November 2025

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) recorded a significant increase in passenger numbers last November. A total of 2,01 million people traveled through the airport serving the capital region, representing a 5,7 percent increase compared to the same month of the previous year. These preliminary figures from the latest traffic report confirm the ongoing recovery of the airport's passenger numbers.

8 December 2025 09:03

Eurowings is massively expanding its presence at BER: Six new destinations and increased capacity.

Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings is significantly expanding its services at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) in the 2026 summer flight schedule. The airline is adding six new destinations to its network and increasing frequencies to numerous popular destinations. With this move, Eurowings reaffirms its commitment to the capital region. The 2026 summer flight schedule will include a total of 43

3 December 2025 12:01

Air Canada sets course for Berlin with A321XLR

Air Canada, the country's largest carrier and flagship airline, will launch a new, strategically important long-haul route to the German capital in the summer of 2026. From July 3 to October 11, 2026, the nonstop route will operate between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Montreal (YUL), the major economic center.

27 November 2025 08:34

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) secures €1,2 billion in refinancing ahead of schedule.

Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB) has taken an important step towards financial independence. The company successfully placed a comprehensive refinancing package of €1,2 billion on the capital market ahead of schedule. The new financing, which has a term of five years, will be used to pay off guaranteed existing liabilities from

19 November 2025 15:03

ILA Berlin 2026 almost fully booked: High demand for the aerospace trade fair at BER Airport

The International Aerospace Exhibition ILA Berlin is already experiencing enormous demand. According to the organizer, the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI), around 90 percent of the exhibition space for the upcoming edition, which will take place from June 10 to 14, 2026 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), has already been booked.

18 November 2025 11:03