Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf: Verdi and AHS disagree over the payment of overtime credits

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 failing to pay out outstanding working time credits to nearly 100 employees on time. According to union leadership, the delay concerns annual working time accounts, which

August 6, 2026 07:35

Resumption of flight connections to Syria: Leav Aviation flies to Damascus and Aleppo

Cologne-based airline Leav Aviation is expanding its range of direct flights between Germany and Syria. Following the launch of a service from Düsseldorf to the Syrian capital Damascus on July 29, 2026, the company will also add nonstop flights to Aleppo to its schedule starting August 1, 2026.

August 3, 2026 06:38

Düsseldorf: Leav Aviation sets course for Damascus

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 nonstop flights from Düsseldorf to the Syrian capital, Damascus, starting July 29, 2026. This step was made possible by the conclusion of a new bilateral air transport agreement.

July 28, 2026 09:31

Regulation of toilet breaks at Düsseldorf Airport is causing widespread discussion.

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 requires employees to register even brief absences from their workstations, such as trips to the restroom, in advance and to report back immediately upon their return.

July 17, 2026 04:31

Summer holidays: Düsseldorf Airport faces a logistical test

Düsseldorf Airport is preparing for the upcoming peak travel season. For the summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia, which begin on July 17 and last until September 1, 2026, the state's busiest airport is forecasting passenger numbers of more than 3,4 million. During this period, approximately 23.000 takeoffs and landings are expected.

July 15, 2026 10:00

Pilot project at Düsseldorf Airport: Remote-controlled shuttle vehicles put to the test

A pilot project using remotely operated shuttle vehicles began at Düsseldorf Airport on July 13, 2026. Until August 28, Rheinbahn, the technology company MIRA, and Düsseldorf Airport are testing the use of remotely controlled vehicles on a route between the airport train station and the terminal area. Rides are free during the test phase.

July 14, 2026 11:01

Düsseldorf Airport commissions photovoltaic open-field system

Düsseldorf Airport has officially commissioned a large-scale, ground-mounted photovoltaic system on its grounds. The solar array covers a total area of approximately 140.000 square meters and is located directly adjacent to the northern runway. A total of 31.014 solar modules have been installed, capable of generating a peak electrical output of up to 16 megawatts.

July 3, 2026 08:09

Etihad Airways is reducing capacity on key routes to Europe

Etihad Airways, the airline from the United Arab Emirates, will significantly reduce its flight schedule to Europe this coming autumn. After gradually ramping up its services in recent months following the disruptions caused by the military conflicts in the Middle East, the airline is now implementing a new program.

June 30, 2026 07:35

Düsseldorf Airport puts new main fire station into operation at a cost of 65 million euros.

Düsseldorf Airport officially unveiled its new, state-of-the-art main fire station at a celebratory handover ceremony. Approximately three months after the emergency services moved in, the airport company presented the major project to the public. North Rhine-Westphalia's largest airport invested a total of around €65 million in the new building to meet legal requirements for response times.

June 25, 2026 07:00

Düsseldorf Airport extends contract with Klüh Catering ahead of schedule

Düsseldorf Airport GmbH has extended its partnership with multi-service provider Klüh Catering ahead of schedule until 2028. This means that the catering services for the exclusive lounges at North Rhine-Westphalia's largest air traffic hub will remain in the hands of the long-established Düsseldorf company, which has been responsible for the culinary offerings at the airport since March 2018.

June 19, 2026 12:02