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Decline in passenger numbers at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in April 2026

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) recorded a noticeable decline in passenger numbers in April 2026. According to current traffic reports, approximately 2,1 million travelers used the capital's airport, representing a decrease of 4,1 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. This downward trend is primarily attributable to external factors that significantly impacted international air traffic. In particular, the

8 May 2026 13:54

Integration of flight booking services on the Berlin Brandenburg Airport website

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has completed a major expansion of its digital infrastructure. In cooperation with the Czech technology company Kiwi.com, the airport operator now allows passengers to directly search, compare, and book flights worldwide via its website and official app. This measure aims to

7 May 2026 15:00

BARIG demands political relief for German air traffic.

The international airline association BARIG is sounding the alarm in light of the worsening economic situation in the German aviation sector. The escalation of the crisis in the Middle East and the associated price spikes in the crude oil market are putting airlines under massive cost pressure. According to Michael Hoppe, Chairman of the association, the high kerosene prices, combined with the already strained economic situation, are jeopardizing the airlines' survival.

6 May 2026 13:08

Conflict over the announced closure of the Ryanair base in Berlin is escalating

The pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has reacted with sharp criticism to the plans of the Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair to close its base at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Around 100 pilots are directly affected by this measure and now face an uncertain professional future. The union sees no purely [legitimate] reason in the decision.

4 May 2026 13:02

Airline pay dispute: Vereinigung Cockpit criticizes employers' obstructionist stance

The wage dispute between the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) and several major German airlines reached a new level of escalation at the end of April 2026. Following intensive exploratory talks on April 23, 24, and 27, the union drew a sobering conclusion regarding the proposed arbitration proceedings. According to VC President Andreas Pinheiro, the employers are refusing an independent process.

4 May 2026 09:02

Federal government paves the way for fully digital check-in

The German government is pushing ahead with a comprehensive modernization of Germany's aviation sector through the introduction of a fully digital travel chain. A new draft law from Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder proposes that airlines will be authorized to automatically read biometric data and information from the integrated chips in identity cards and passports and use it for the check-in process.

April 29, 2026 12:32

Too expensive: Ryanair closes its base at BER

The European air transport market is facing a significant shift in its capacity. Irish airline Ryanair, the continent's largest carrier by passenger numbers, officially announced on Friday the withdrawal of its fleet based in the German capital. The company intends to completely relocate its base at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) by October 24, 2026.

April 24, 2026 12:34

Flight aborted at BER: Emergency slide activated during failed deportation

An incident during a planned deportation at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) caused significant delays and security measures. A loud scuffle broke out in the rear rows of an Austrian Airlines plane scheduled to depart for Vienna early this morning. A detainee facing deportation offered considerable resistance during the boarding process.

April 24, 2026 05:07

The CAPA International Air Transport Summit is meeting in Berlin.

The German capital will host the CAPA Airline Leader Summit on April 23 and 24, 2026, one of the most important strategy meetings in the global aviation industry. Under the leadership of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), visitBerlin, and the Chambers of Industry and Commerce of Berlin and Cottbus, executives, network planners, and industry experts will gather in the region.

April 21, 2026 11:07

Collective bargaining agreement reached for employees of the Berlin-Brandenburg airport company

In the protracted wage dispute between Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (FBB) and the Verdi union, a preliminary agreement has been reached for the approximately 2.000 ground staff at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). As the union announced, a compromise was found after intensive negotiations and is now before the internal collective bargaining commission for final approval. Details of the agreement are not yet available.

April 16, 2026 07:01