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Lufthansa takes five CRJ-1000s from Cityjet into wet lease
In the 2024 summer flight schedule, Lufthansa will wet lease a total of five Bombardier CRJ-1000s from Cityjet. These are stationed in Frankfurt am Main and used on numerous routes. According to a report from CH-Aviation.com
Discover Airlines: Cockpit Association calls for arbitration
After the recent strikes called by the Cockpit Association at Discover Airlines and among the B787-9 pilots at Lufthansa apparently did not have the desired result, the union is striking
Lufthansa and Swiss are restructuring their boards
The Supervisory Board of Lufthansa AG has decided that the Executive Board will be reshuffled. This also has an impact on the Swiss subsidiary, as it has to fill two of three positions. This
Possible strike at Lufthansa: UFO initiates strike vote
The flight attendant union UFO has announced that a strike vote on possible strike action has been initiated among Lufthansa's approximately 18.000 cabin employees. From Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 until the 6th.
From Frankfurt: Discover Airlines flies to Tulum
The airline Discover Airlines is planning to launch a new connection to Mexico. Specifically, flights are planned between Frankfurt and Tulum. The airline Discover Airlines is planning to start operations in the winter season
From Düsseldorf and Frankfurt: Condor is increasing its Greek destinations
In the 2024 summer flight schedule, Condor will fly more frequently to the destination Chania from Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. This will take effect four times a week from Germany's largest airport on May 31, 2024
Belgrade: Air Serbia takes on Salzburg, Hanover and Nuremberg
The airline Air Serbia announces the start of non-stop flights from Belgrade to Salzburg, Hanover and Nuremberg. These are to be served from the beginning of June 2022 and offered all year round. the
Tuifly starts selling winter tickets for 2022/23
The German holiday airline Tuifly has already started selling flight tickets for the winter period 2022/23. The Boeing 737 jets are to be stationed at five airports, according to the company. "Before Corona" was
Tuifly increases Cape Verde flights
The German holiday airline Tuifly is increasing its Cape Verde offer. According to Tui Germany boss Stefan Baumert, the carrier is seeing a strong increase in demand. The routes were only gradually reactivated from September 2021. Flights
Lufthansa sued: EU court overturns Hahn aid
For Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, the judgment of the European Union Court was very likely a shock: The preliminary stage of the ECJ overturned the approval of a loss cover for the period of
New airline at Hahn: FlyOne flies to Chisinau
After an extremely long dry spell, which began before the corona pandemic, the Frankfurt-Hahn regional airport can again present a new airline customer: Fly One. The carrier has been offering
Hahn's majority owner, the HNA Group, is insolvent
The heavily indebted HNA group had to file for bankruptcy in China. The effects on Frankfurt-Hahn Airport and other holdings are currently unclear. The group of companies also owns the airline Hainan
Low utilization: Beond Air is thinning out the flight schedule
Due to a lack of demand, Beond Air, which specializes in pure business class flights, has reduced its offering to Munich and Zurich. The company is now offering significantly fewer rotations during the 2023/24 winter flight schedule than originally
Lufthansa secures slots in London Stansted
Lufthansa is always toying with no-stop flights between Munich and London-Stansted. The third largest airport in the United Kingdom has so far only been served by special flights. The British coordinator has one for
Summer 2024: Oman Air withdraws European offer
Golf carrier Oman Air is offering a reduced presence in Europe in the 2024 summer flight schedule. For example, Zurich is completely suspended. There will be reductions on the routes from Muscat to Paris-Charles
New ATR maintenance company in Münster/Osnabrück
Another maintenance company, ATR Maintenance, has set up shop at Münster/Osnabrück Airport and is now offering its services. The company's range of services includes aircraft maintenance and repair, preparation and repair
Summer 2024: Finnair sends Widebodies to Amsterdam, Munich and London
The Oneworld member Finnair intends to use its Airbus A2024-350 long-haul aircraft from Helsinki on intra-European routes in the 900 summer flight schedule. For example, from March 31, 2024 there will be five weekly rotations
Münster/Osnabrück expects to be in the black
Münster/Osnabrück Airport assumes that it will have counted around 2023 passengers by the end of 990.000. This would be 19 percent higher than the previous year and would have as
Linate: Ita Airways also uses the A220-100 to Stuttgart
Effective January 1, 2024, Ita Airways also wants to use the Airbus A220-100 between Milan-Linate and Stuttgart. The first example only recently entered active service
Stuttgart celebrates 25 years of airport pastoral care
The Airport Pastoral Care at Stuttgart Airport is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The Church Services, founded in December 1998, is an ecumenical institution of the Evangelical Regional Church in Württemberg
Non-customer Ryanair complains about high fees in Stuttgart
The low-cost airline Ryanair has not been flying to Stuttgart-Echterdingen Airport for a long time. The carrier nevertheless voices considerable criticism of the fee structure at Baden-Württemberg's largest airport. This should be responsible for it
German Airways ultimatum to Green Airlines: 800.000 euros on the table or 11,3 million euros lawsuit
By the end of this week, the ticket seller Green Airlines has to put 800.000 euros on the table at German Airways or the Zeitfracht subsidiary will file a lawsuit for 11,3 million euros.
Due to a lack of staff at Siko: 140 passengers stranded in Karlsruhe
A proud 140 passengers could not compete at Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden Airport on Monday because the security check was completely overwhelmed by the number of passengers. Only a single control line was open. Responsible for the Siko
Green Airlines is now offering tickets with a fictitious IATA 2L code
The German ticket seller Green Airlines has extensively revised its homepage and no longer calls itself an “airline” or “airline”. In the self-description you now call yourself a “virtual airline”. the
Another landing accident at Lake Constance Airport
On Wednesday lunchtime, a small plane was so badly damaged on landing that it only came to a standstill next to the flight path. It is the second accident at the airport within a few days.
Friedrichshafen airport closed for an hour after the incident
Today a private plane landed at Friedrichshafen Airport at around 14:30 p.m., but the pilot could no longer leave the runway independently. The cause is not yet known. All parties
New maintenance facility at Friedrichshafen Airport
Elite Jet Service GmbH has been with a new maintenance base for jet aircraft at Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen since March 01st, 2021. The company with headquarters in Mönchengladbach offers at Friedrichshafen Airport
First Covid-19 flight from Memmingen
As part of the so-called clover leaf system, Covid 19 patients were flown out of Bavaria for the first time on Friday. It all started with a flight from Memmingen Airport to Münster-Osnabrück Airport. Six intensive care patients were on board
Memmingen: Ryanair announces Santiago de Compostela
The low-cost airline Ryanair has announced the addition of the destination Santiago de Compostela from the Bavarian regional airport Memmingen for the summer flight schedule 2022. The first flight is scheduled to take place on March 27, 2022.
There have never been so many travel destinations at Memmingen Airport
Memmingen Airport is starting the new winter season with a record, which begins with the flight schedule change next Sunday (October 31). Because never in the history of southern Germany's biggest
Nuremberg: Eurowings takes on Marsa Alam
With Marsa Alam, the Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings will be offering another Egypt destination from Nuremberg in the 2023/24 winter flight schedule. The first flight on this route is scheduled for November 3, 2023. The holiday route
Smartwings offers flights from Germany to Abu Dhabi
The airline Smartwings is to start numerous flights between Abu Dhabi and German cities in cooperation with Etihad Holidays. Specifically, flights are to be flown from Cologne, Leipzig/Halle and Nuremberg. Smartwings airline
Summer 2024: Sunexpress increases Germany offer
In the 2024 summer flight schedule, the holiday airline Sunexpress is increasing its Turkish service from Nuremberg, Dresden, Munich, Düsseldorf and Stuttgart. From mid-May 2024, the destination Dalaman will be connected more frequently to German airports.
D-AIDV: First Airbus A321 painted in Eurowings colors
A few years ago, the airline Eurowings briefly had Airbus A321 aircraft in its fleet. These were aircraft previously used by Lauda. But it
Dusseldorf: Vueling takes Florence
The IAG Group member Vueling is launching a new route from Düsseldorf in the 2023 summer flight schedule. From mid-June 2023, the intention is to offer the Italian destination Florence twice a week. From the flight plan data of the
Nouvelair continues to expand its presence in Germany
The airline Nouvelair will offer three more Germany destinations from Tunis in the 2023 summer flight schedule. These are Berlin and Düsseldorf, which are to be served from April 2023, and
Summer 2023: Eurowings gives up some routes from Germany
The airline Eurowings has revised the 2023 summer flight schedule from Germany. While the carrier usually announces new additions in large letters, settings are removed from the reservation system rather uncomplainingly. The current status
From Hamburg and Düsseldorf: Eurowings starts Malta flights
Until now, the EU member Malta was a "blank spot" in the Eurowings route network, even though Eurowings Europe operates Maltese flight operations. This will change from mid-May 2023
Dusseldorf: Continuation of flight operations after strike
After the strike initiated by the Verdi and Komba unions, Düsseldorf Airport is continuing with flights. On Tuesday morning, after a 24-hour industrial dispute, Düsseldorf Airport resumed operations
Cologne/Bonn Airport reports 9,8 million travelers
Cologne/Bonn Airport had a total of 2023 million passengers in 9,8. This meant that the number of passengers exceeded the previous year's figure by around one million. Tourist destinations were particularly in demand. “The positive one
Cologne/Bonn Airport wants to abolish diesel GPUs
Cologne/Bonn Airport intends to largely eliminate the diesel generators currently used on the apron. These are to be replaced by electric ground power units. The airport wants to become a little more environmentally friendly. Already since
Cologne/Bonn Airport: Thilo Schmid extended until 2030
Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH announces that the contract of the chairman of the board, Thilo Schmid, has been extended until 2030. The supervisory board of Cologne Bonn Airport has approved the extension of the contract
Germany: Verdi calls for strikes at seven airports
On Friday, February 17, 2023, the Verdi union is calling for 24-hour warning strikes at seven German commercial airports. The airports in Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Dortmund, Hanover and Bremen are affected.
Returnable bottles: Dortmund Airport donates to the Kinderglück Foundation
In Germany, there has been a one-way deposit for bottles and cans for many years. Containers for use at height land at airports in particular
With Cessna Caravan: Sylt Air takes Dortmund-Westerland
The airline Sylt Air will offer a non-stop connection between Dortmund and Westerland in the 2023 summer flight schedule. This will initially be served twice a week and will complement the existing service from Hamburg. in the
Austria issues travel warning for NRW
After the Tönnies scandal and the associated “lock down” ordered by two German districts, the Austrian Foreign Ministry is now issuing a level 5 travel warning for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. In
Varna: Voyage Air dares to try again
With a 28-year-old Boeing 737-500, Voyage Air wants to connect Varna with various German cities. The difference to the previous attempts? Now the company has AOC and OL.
PAD: Additional flights to Greece
In line with the autumn holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia, Paderborn / Lippstadt Airport can present an expanded range of hot water destinations in October 2021. This involves three additional flights to Rhodes and
Padderborn / Lippstadt: symbolic 9/11 jumps
Parachute team remembers the terrorist attacks: The Cypres demo team completed symbolic parachute jumps at Paderborn / Lippstadt Airport on Saturday. The local airport fire brigade was part of this emotional event. 20th
PAD: We're going back to Munich
As an interesting hub, Munich Airport is of great importance for the PAD. That is why the resumption of the Munich route by Lufthansa this Monday marks a milestone for the restart
Corendon celebrates first flights from Weeze
Corendon is currently gradually expanding its range of flights from Weeze Airport. So far, the Turkish airline has only offered Antalya. Now there are some routes served by the sister company Corendon Europe
Green Airlines wants to sell domestic German tickets from Weeze
The ticket seller Green Airlines plans to offer charter flights from Weeze and Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden from February 14, 2022. These can currently be booked under fictitious flight numbers without specifying the operating carrier. That in the
August 2021: Weeze at 83 percent of the 2019 volume
In August 2021, the number of passengers at Niederrhein Airport was “only” seven percent below the value achieved in 2019. A total of 108.942 travelers used Weeze Airport.
Neighborhood Prize: Hamburg Airport announces prize money
Hamburg Airport has once again advertised the so-called neighborhood prize. Clubs and initiatives can apply to this and anyone who convinces the jury or should convince the online vote with a
Eurowings is expanding its business class offering on short-haul routes
The Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings, which was last positioned as a low-cost airline, is offering the so-called “BizClass” on numerous other routes in the 2023 summer flight schedule. These are not just tourist destinations.
Platoon Aviation takes delivery of sixth Pilatus PC-24
The Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has already completed two PC-24s for Platoon Aviation this year. With the handover of the Super Versatile Jet with the serial number 306, the fleet of the
Hamburg Airport: Cancellation of all flights on Thursday and Friday
Due to the staff strike at Hamburg Airport, they decided to cancel all flights on Thursday and Friday. Hamburg Airport cancels all flights on Thursday and Friday,
From Hamburg and Munich: Marabu takes on Tallinn flights
The Estonian holiday airline Marabu will also offer non-stop flights from Munich and Hamburg to Tallinn. These are served with medium-haul Airbus A320neo jets. From the Bavarian airport one offers the
Summer 2023: Marabu starts with seven aircraft
The Estonian Condor Group sister company Marabu Airlines intends to start with seven A2023/A320 aircraft in the 321 summer flight schedule. The first flight is scheduled to take place in early May 2023 from Hamburg. company boss
Bremen: Ryanair reactivates the London-Stansted route
Ryanair is resuming the connection to Great Britain after a ten-month Corona break. After a pandemic-related break of around ten months, the first Ryanair flight started again from Bremen last Saturday
“The Lounge” opens in Bremen
Global Lounge Network is proud to announce the opening of “The Lounge” in Terminal 1 of Bremen Airport. The 392 square meter area is a former one
Bremen: New operator for the former Lufthansa lounge
The former Lufthansa lounge at Bremen Airport will open its doors again on August 31, 2021. The new operator is the Global Lounge Network, which already has 27 exclusive waiting areas around the world. Of the
Flynas only flies to Berlin in March
The airline Flynas originally wanted to start the route between Jeddah and Berlin in December. Now the first flight to Berlin is not scheduled to take place until March. The airline Flynas originally wanted to
False fire alarm: BER terminal briefly evacuated
On Monday, November 20, 2023, the entrance area of Terminal 1 at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport was briefly cleared. The background is a fire alarm. This has become loud
Summer 2024: Eurowings takes on Berlin-Yerevan
From the beginning of May 2024, Eurowings intends to operate a non-stop connection from Berlin to Yerevan. A weekly circulation is initially planned. Eurowings plans to take effect on May 3, 2024
Berlin discusses magnetic levitation train to BER
In the German capital Berlin, politicians are again discussing whether the construction of a magnetic levitation train for local transport is an option. In what was then the western part of the city, there were already between
Volotea recorded Berlin-Strasbourg
The Spanish low-cost airline Volotea has started a non-stop connection to Strasbourg from Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. This is served twice a week by Airbus A320. The flight time from BER to Strasbourg is one
Eurowings connects Berlin and Yerevan
Next summer, the German airline Eurowings will open a new route to Armenia. This is the route from Berlin to Yerevan. The German airline Eurowings will...
Sundair with new routes from Berlin, Bremen, Leipzig and Lübeck
The German holiday airline Sundair is serving a number of new routes in the 2023 summer flight schedule from Berlin, Bremen, Leipzig/Halle and Lübeck. These are each flown once a week with Airbus A320. Going from Berlin
Summer 2023: Leipzig/Halle with many flights to Turkey
With up to 47 weekly departures to 13 destinations, Condor is the number one leisure airline at Leipzig/Halle Airport. New this summer are the destinations Chania and Faro.
Full charter: Smartwings takes on Leipzig-Dubai
On behalf of the tour operator FTI, the Czech airline Smartwings will fly twice a week between Leipzig/Halle and Dubai Al Maktoum from November 9, 2023. The charter flights are carried out on the
New head of the supervisory board for Dresden and Leipzig
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG, which is located above Dresden and Leipzig / Halle Airports, has a new chairwoman of the supervisory board in Hiltrud Werner. On Monday she was at the top of the
New flight offers from Dresden and Leipzig / Halle
In total, the airlines and tour operators offer direct flights to 14 countries. There are new flight offers from Dresden to London. From Leipzig / Halle it goes non-stop to Paris. The winter flight schedule is up
Autumn holidays: Central German airports inform passengers
On the first holiday weekend in Saxony, 50 aircraft take off from the central German airports in Dresden and Leipzig / Halle to holiday destinations around the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and the Red Sea. For one
