Passenger traffic trends: German airports record another decline in the first half of the year
Jan Gruber
August 11, 2026
17:09
The Lufthansa Group will begin regular use of a new internet service on board its aircraft on August 19, 2026. An Airbus A320neo of the main Lufthansa brand will be the first aircraft to be equipped with it.
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 made an unscheduled stop in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, on a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main. The reason for the
The board of Deutsche Lufthansa does not anticipate any new labor disputes among flight crew during the current summer season. Following the strikes in the spring, the company's management is currently in negotiations with the airline.
Discover Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, is introducing new menu options in Business Class on its short- and long-haul flights from its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. As the
The Lufthansa Group is resuming its derivative hedging transactions for aviation fuel after a temporary suspension. As CFO Till Streichert announced to financial analysts in Frankfurt am Main, the company has
The Lufthansa Group will begin regular use of a new internet service on board its aircraft on August 19, 2026. An Airbus A320neo of the main Lufthansa brand will be the first aircraft to be equipped with it.
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 made an unscheduled stop in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, on a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main. The reason for the
The board of Deutsche Lufthansa does not anticipate any new labor disputes among flight crew during the current summer season. Following the strikes in the spring, the company's management is currently in negotiations with the airline.
Discover Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, is introducing new menu options in Business Class on its short- and long-haul flights from its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. As the
The Lufthansa Group is resuming its derivative hedging transactions for aviation fuel after a temporary suspension. As CFO Till Streichert announced to financial analysts in Frankfurt am Main, the company has
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
Munich Airport GmbH is relying on technology from the Munich-based software company Celonis to manage its ground and logistics processes. As the operator of Germany's second-largest hub announced, the process intelligence platform will be used.
At Munich Airport, operators and service providers are taking stock after the first 100 days of operation of the pier in Terminal 1, which opened on April 21, 2026. The pier was completed after several years of construction.
Munich Airport has once again taken first place in the latest safety ranking of German commercial airports. According to an analysis by the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit, its rise to the top is primarily due to technical factors.
Beond, an airline operating in the premium price segment, intends to expand its route network with direct connections from European cities to Red Sea International Airport in Saudi Arabia. A corresponding letter of intent was signed by the
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
Munich Airport GmbH is relying on technology from the Munich-based software company Celonis to manage its ground and logistics processes. As the operator of Germany's second-largest hub announced, the process intelligence platform will be used.
At Munich Airport, operators and service providers are taking stock after the first 100 days of operation of the pier in Terminal 1, which opened on April 21, 2026. The pier was completed after several years of construction.
Munich Airport has once again taken first place in the latest safety ranking of German commercial airports. According to an analysis by the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit, its rise to the top is primarily due to technical factors.
Beond, an airline operating in the premium price segment, intends to expand its route network with direct connections from European cities to Red Sea International Airport in Saudi Arabia. A corresponding letter of intent was signed by the
A dispute has erupted at Düsseldorf Airport between the service sector union Verdi and the ground handling company AHS Düsseldorf over the timely payment of wage and time credits. The union accuses the service provider of
Cologne-based airline Leave Aviation is expanding its range of direct flights between Germany and Syria. Following the launch of a route from Düsseldorf to the Syrian capital Damascus on the 29th...
After a nearly fifteen-year hiatus, direct air service between Germany and Syria will resume at the end of July 2026. Cologne-based airline Leav Aviation will offer regular flights starting July 29, 2026.
A new official directive for security personnel at Düsseldorf Airport has led to considerable tension between employees, the responsible security service provider, and the Federal Police. The directive obliges employees to...
Düsseldorf Airport is preparing for the upcoming peak travel season. The airport, which is heavily used, is forecasting high passenger numbers for the summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia, which begin on July 17th and last until September 1st, 2026.
A dispute has erupted at Düsseldorf Airport between the service sector union Verdi and the ground handling company AHS Düsseldorf over the timely payment of wage and time credits. The union accuses the service provider of
Cologne-based airline Leave Aviation is expanding its range of direct flights between Germany and Syria. Following the launch of a route from Düsseldorf to the Syrian capital Damascus on the 29th...
After a nearly fifteen-year hiatus, direct air service between Germany and Syria will resume at the end of July 2026. Cologne-based airline Leav Aviation will offer regular flights starting July 29, 2026.
A new official directive for security personnel at Düsseldorf Airport has led to considerable tension between employees, the responsible security service provider, and the Federal Police. The directive obliges employees to...
Düsseldorf Airport is preparing for the upcoming peak travel season. The airport, which is heavily used, is forecasting high passenger numbers for the summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia, which begin on July 17th and last until September 1st, 2026.
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
The European aerospace group Airbus recorded a significant increase in orders in July 2026 and is simultaneously maintaining its course towards its annual targets for aircraft deliveries. Driven by
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE achieved an operational turnaround in the second quarter of 2026 after a start to the year marked by supply bottlenecks. This was thanks to a significant increase in aircraft deliveries and strong demand.
Greek airline Sky Express is expanding its flight connections between Greece and Germany for the upcoming winter season. The company announced that the existing flight schedule will be enhanced with additional flights starting in early December.
Lufthansa Technik and the French aerospace supplier Safran Landing Systems signed a long-term support and service agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow. The contract has a term of
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
The European aerospace group Airbus recorded a significant increase in orders in July 2026 and is simultaneously maintaining its course towards its annual targets for aircraft deliveries. Driven by
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE achieved an operational turnaround in the second quarter of 2026 after a start to the year marked by supply bottlenecks. This was thanks to a significant increase in aircraft deliveries and strong demand.
Greek airline Sky Express is expanding its flight connections between Greece and Germany for the upcoming winter season. The company announced that the existing flight schedule will be enhanced with additional flights starting in early December.
Lufthansa Technik and the French aerospace supplier Safran Landing Systems signed a long-term support and service agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow. The contract has a term of
During harvesting operations in Rotberg, a district of the municipality of Schönefeld in the Dahme-Spreewald district of Brandenburg, a grain field of approximately 20 hectares was completely engulfed in flames. The fire is believed to have been caused by a
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport recorded a total of 2,46 million passengers in July 2026. This represents an increase of approximately 95.000 passengers, or four percent, compared to the same month of the previous year. The busiest airport
The Federal Ministry of Transport has presented a draft law to restructure regulatory requirements in air transport, which includes financial penalties for airlines that deviate from prescribed refueling practices. According to the Federal Government's plans,
Vini, the passenger brand of Flyvbird GmbH, plans to test a flight connection to the Berlin region in cooperation with Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport starting in October 2026. The concept envisions...
During harvesting operations in Rotberg, a district of the municipality of Schönefeld in the Dahme-Spreewald district of Brandenburg, a grain field of approximately 20 hectares was completely engulfed in flames. The fire is believed to have been caused by a
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport recorded a total of 2,46 million passengers in July 2026. This represents an increase of approximately 95.000 passengers, or four percent, compared to the same month of the previous year. The busiest airport
The Federal Ministry of Transport has presented a draft law to restructure regulatory requirements in air transport, which includes financial penalties for airlines that deviate from prescribed refueling practices. According to the Federal Government's plans,
Vini, the passenger brand of Flyvbird GmbH, plans to test a flight connection to the Berlin region in cooperation with Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport starting in October 2026. The concept envisions...
