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Brandenburg Gate (Photo: Pixabay).

Passenger traffic at BER increases slightly in March 2025

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) recorded a slight increase in passenger traffic in March 2025 compared to the same month last year. According to preliminary figures from the traffic report, 1,95 million travelers used BER, an increase of 0,03 million compared to the 1,92 million passengers in March 2024. The busiest day of the month was

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Ryanair calls for comprehensive reduction in air transport tax

Ryanair is putting pressure on the German government to completely abolish the air traffic tax and significantly reduce air traffic control and security fees. The airline argues that the high costs significantly disadvantage German air traffic compared to other European countries. According to Ryanair, German air traffic is currently 20 percent below pre-crisis levels.

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Debate over night flight ban at BER: Ryanair calls for relaxation

The debate surrounding the night flight ban at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is gaining momentum again. A recent study by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), concludes that the strict night flight ban will significantly impair the competitiveness of Berlin Airport.

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Ryanair criticizes strict night flight ban at Berlin Airport

The Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is sharply criticizing the handling of the night flight ban at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). The reason is the diversion of flight FR163 from Brussels to Berlin on March 24, 2025. Due to the current night flight regulations, the aircraft was no longer allowed to land in Berlin and was diverted to Hanover.

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BER Airport: More flight movements and the impact on residents

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) recorded an increase in flight movements of almost eight percent in February of this year compared to the previous year. Specifically, there were 13.410 takeoffs and landings. For airport operators and the aviation industry, this is a positive indicator of the economic recovery and increasing demand for air traffic.

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