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Amely Mizzi
10 December 2024
12:57
The airline Condor has decided to stop its flights to Cuba in the summer of 2025. From then on, the Cuban airports of Havana, Varadero and Holguin will no longer be directly accessible from Germany
Discover Airlines will add a new direct connection to the Seychelles to its flight schedule from October 2025. The service will start on October 26, 2025 with flights every Tuesday and Sunday from
Since 1994, the Lufthansa Group has been collecting climate data on regular passenger flights to support atmospheric research. Currently, up to three measurement flights are in operation every day, including the Airbus A330-300 from
The Cockpit Association (VC) has welcomed the recent critical voices of investors regarding the strategy of Lufthansa management. The trade union pointed out that the current management needs adjustments, as neither economic
Fraport AG has been awarded the 40-year concession to operate Kalamata Airport (KLX) in Greece. The consortium, consisting of Fraport and the Greek partners Delta Airport
The airline Condor has decided to stop its flights to Cuba in the summer of 2025. From then on, the Cuban airports of Havana, Varadero and Holguin will no longer be directly accessible from Germany
Discover Airlines will add a new direct connection to the Seychelles to its flight schedule from October 2025. The service will start on October 26, 2025 with flights every Tuesday and Sunday from
Since 1994, the Lufthansa Group has been collecting climate data on regular passenger flights to support atmospheric research. Currently, up to three measurement flights are in operation every day, including the Airbus A330-300 from
The Cockpit Association (VC) has welcomed the recent critical voices of investors regarding the strategy of Lufthansa management. The trade union pointed out that the current management needs adjustments, as neither economic
Fraport AG has been awarded the 40-year concession to operate Kalamata Airport (KLX) in Greece. The consortium, consisting of Fraport and the Greek partners Delta Airport
Lufthansa has been offering a non-stop connection between Munich and São Paulo since December 9, 2024. The route is served three times a week with an Airbus A350. Departures from Munich are on Mondays,
Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) is investing in the comprehensive modernization of 21 full-flight simulators at its European locations. The visual and technical equipment on four devices will be renewed every year until 2025.
Lufthansa is reorganizing its operational responsibilities to improve processes at the Frankfurt and Munich hubs. From 1 January 2025, Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines, will also take over
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 home
Munich Airport is currently testing an innovative, remote-controlled passenger 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.
Lufthansa has been offering a non-stop connection between Munich and São Paulo since December 9, 2024. The route is served three times a week with an Airbus A350. Departures from Munich are on Mondays,
Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) is investing in the comprehensive modernization of 21 full-flight simulators at its European locations. The visual and technical equipment on four devices will be renewed every year until 2025.
Lufthansa is reorganizing its operational responsibilities to improve processes at the Frankfurt and Munich hubs. From 1 January 2025, Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines, will also take over
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 home
Munich Airport is currently testing an innovative, remote-controlled passenger 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.
The Autobahn GmbH has blocked the hard shoulder of the A44 in front of Düsseldorf Airport with warning beacons to prevent illegal parking. According to the Autobahn GmbH, many road users park there to avoid passengers
Since September 2024, Surinam Airways' connection between Paramaribo and Amsterdam has been operated with an Airbus A340-600 from the German wet-lease specialist USC. The aircraft type will be in service until at least January 15
The travel industry is currently facing growing uncertainty as media reports of flight cancellations and reduced flight connections in Germany and Europe are making the rounds. The Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings in particular is currently causing
Easyjet plans to return to Düsseldorf Airport in 2025, opening three international routes after a five-year break. This decision marks a significant turning point in German
Eurowings is expected to start flights from Berlin to Ljubljana, Slovenia, on April 11, 2025 and one day later from Düsseldorf. The Lufthansa subsidiary is the only airline to have agreed on a
The Autobahn GmbH has blocked the hard shoulder of the A44 in front of Düsseldorf Airport with warning beacons to prevent illegal parking. According to the Autobahn GmbH, many road users park there to avoid passengers
Since September 2024, Surinam Airways' connection between Paramaribo and Amsterdam has been operated with an Airbus A340-600 from the German wet-lease specialist USC. The aircraft type will be in service until at least January 15
The travel industry is currently facing growing uncertainty as media reports of flight cancellations and reduced flight connections in Germany and Europe are making the rounds. The Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings in particular is currently causing
Easyjet plans to return to Düsseldorf Airport in 2025, opening three international routes after a five-year break. This decision marks a significant turning point in German
Eurowings is expected to start flights from Berlin to Ljubljana, Slovenia, on April 11, 2025 and one day later from Düsseldorf. The Lufthansa subsidiary is the only airline to have agreed on a
Travelers at Hamburg Airport can now purchase the HAM eSIM, a digital solution that enables worldwide data roaming at low prices. In cooperation with Breeze, the eSIM offers a
Since November 4, Eurowings has been offering non-stop flights from Nuremberg to Hamburg again. The connection is offered Monday to Friday and Sundays, with an additional flight service on Tuesdays, which allows
China Eastern Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus A2024-321NX in Hamburg-Finkenwerder at the end of October 200 and plans to use it together with other aircraft ordered to renew its Airbus fleet. The new aircraft
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has hired Lars Wagner, CEO of Munich-based engine manufacturer MTU, to head its commercial aircraft division. The company announced this on Wednesday evening in Toulouse. Wagner's contract with
The Spanish airline Iberia has today taken an important step in aviation history: it has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, making it the first operator of this state-of-the-art
Travelers at Hamburg Airport can now purchase the HAM eSIM, a digital solution that enables worldwide data roaming at low prices. In cooperation with Breeze, the eSIM offers a
Since November 4, Eurowings has been offering non-stop flights from Nuremberg to Hamburg again. The connection is offered Monday to Friday and Sundays, with an additional flight service on Tuesdays, which allows
China Eastern Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus A2024-321NX in Hamburg-Finkenwerder at the end of October 200 and plans to use it together with other aircraft ordered to renew its Airbus fleet. The new aircraft
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has hired Lars Wagner, CEO of Munich-based engine manufacturer MTU, to head its commercial aircraft division. The company announced this on Wednesday evening in Toulouse. Wagner's contract with
The Spanish airline Iberia has today taken an important step in aviation history: it has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, making it the first operator of this state-of-the-art
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) recorded an increase in passenger numbers of 2024 percent in November 8,4 compared to the previous year. A total of 1,9 million people travelled via BER, the busiest
The airline Easyjet is expanding its winter flight offer from Berlin. From now on, there will be two flights a week to Tromsø in Norway, on Mondays and Fridays. From December 7th, Rovaniemi in Finland will be added to the program,
A new, modern training workshop has been opened at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), enabling more than 40 trainees to acquire practical skills in five technical professions. The workshop, which is located in the aviation security sector
After years of criticism from conservation groups, Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) is making changes to its glass facades to better protect birds from collisions. By installing special foils on the
With an expansion of its offering, Eurowings is setting new standards at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) from summer 2025. Germany's leading holiday airline is planning 42 direct destinations, including numerous new destinations and more intensive connections to
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) recorded an increase in passenger numbers of 2024 percent in November 8,4 compared to the previous year. A total of 1,9 million people travelled via BER, the busiest
The airline Easyjet is expanding its winter flight offer from Berlin. From now on, there will be two flights a week to Tromsø in Norway, on Mondays and Fridays. From December 7th, Rovaniemi in Finland will be added to the program,
A new, modern training workshop has been opened at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), enabling more than 40 trainees to acquire practical skills in five technical professions. The workshop, which is located in the aviation security sector
After years of criticism from conservation groups, Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) is making changes to its glass facades to better protect birds from collisions. By installing special foils on the
With an expansion of its offering, Eurowings is setting new standards at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) from summer 2025. Germany's leading holiday airline is planning 42 direct destinations, including numerous new destinations and more intensive connections to
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