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With Qatar Airways: Germany deports Afghans

On Friday morning, August 30, 2024, Germany took a significant step in its deportation policy. For the first time since the Taliban seized power in August 2021, Afghan criminals were deported from Germany to their home country. The deportation flight, operated by the Qatari state airline Qatar Airways, marks an important moment in the

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Discussion about the future of airports in Saxony: Focus on location costs and air traffic

On August 28, 2024, a dialogue evening organized by Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG took place at Dresden Airport under the motto "Strengthening the location? Strengthening the location!" More than 400 representatives from business, politics and aviation discussed the importance of Dresden and Leipzig/Halle airports for the economic development of the region. The Saxon Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer

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Corendon Airlines expands Germany connections from Gazipasa

Corendon Airlines announces two new flight connections from Gazipasa to Germany for autumn 2024. From October 4 to November 2, 2024, the airline will offer flights to Berlin twice a week. In addition, there will be a connection between Gazipasa and Leipzig/Halle twice a week from October 6 to 31, 2024.

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Study confirms high approval of Leipzig/Halle Airport

A recent study by HHL and Forsa shows that Leipzig/Halle Airport continues to enjoy great support in the region. Surveys in June and July 2024 showed that 89 percent of the 1.059 participants see the airport as important for the economic development of the region. This corresponds to the results of a similar survey

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Leipzig incident: ADV sharply criticizes climate stickers

On the night of July 31 to August 1, 2024, activists from the group "Last Generation" entered the grounds of Leipzig/Halle Airport without permission. ADV General Manager Ralph Beisel condemned the action as a "criminal and reckless act" and accused the activists of deliberately exploiting the summer break to gain media attention. Beisel

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Climate stickers block Leipzig/Halle Airport

In the early hours of July 28, 2024, climate stickers from the group “Last Generation” caused a stir at Leipzig/Halle Airport, one of the most important air freight centers in Europe. A blockade action in which five activists glued themselves to the ground brought cargo flight operations to a standstill for several hours. This led to significant delays and increased

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Leipzig/Halle: DHL extends contract until 2053

Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG and DHL, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post, have prematurely extended their contract for the freight center at Leipzig/Halle Airport until 2053. The agreement secures long-term investments and higher fees from DHL for the site. Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer welcomed the extension as an important decision for economic development

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Austrian Airlines offers additional flights for round of 16 in Leipzig

Due to the Austrian national football team's entry into the round of 1, Austrian Airlines is offering seven additional flights between Vienna and Leipzig at short notice. The first of the additional flights will depart from Vienna on the evening of July XNUMX. Three more flights will follow on the day of the match itself to ensure that fans can reach both the stadium and the

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New flight connections from Dresden: Sundair flies to Monastir

Dresden Airport is expanding its route network: As of June 25, 2024, Sundair will be launching a new direct connection from Dresden to Monastir, Tunisia. The flight will be offered weekly on Tuesdays. Sundair is currently the leading holiday airline from Dresden and also offers flights to Egypt, Spain, Greece and Bulgaria. Further innovations on

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