Düsseldorf

Change at the top of Eurowings: Max Kownatzki is considered the favorite to succeed Jens Bischof.

The Lufthansa Group is facing a significant leadership change at its important subsidiary Eurowings. CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed in Frankfurt on Thursday that Jens Bischof, who has successfully transformed Eurowings into a reliable profit generator in recent years, will step down from the management board as planned at the end of 2025 upon reaching the age of 60.

30 October 2025 13:50

Corendon Airlines enters the pilgrimage travel market

Corendon Airlines, in cooperation with the specialist tour operator Royal Avis Aviation, has entered a significant new market segment in Central Europe: non-stop flights for the Omrah, the so-called "lesser pilgrimage" to the Islamic shrine of Mecca. This new service, aimed at Muslims in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands, launched in October.

14 October 2025 13:38

Düsseldorf expects travel wave: 1,3 million passengers during the 2025 autumn holidays

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is preparing for one of its busiest times of the year: the autumn school holidays from October 10 to 26, 2025. The airport forecasts passenger volumes of around 1,3 million travelers during this period, spread across more than 8.600 flight movements. This figure exceeds the passenger volume during the Easter school holidays in 2025.

7 October 2025 13:30

Etihad Airways launches daily flights with new A321LR from Düsseldorf

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has taken a significant step in its expansion strategy at Düsseldorf Airport: The new Airbus A321LR has been deployed there for the first time. With the switch to this new long-haul jet, the airline now offers daily non-stop flights to the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Previously,

3 October 2025 19:07

Eurowings integrates codeshare flights into booking platform

Eurowings has taken a significant step toward expanding its digital offering. Customers can now search, book, and check in for codeshare flights directly via the Eurowings website and app. Partner airlines Aegean Airlines and Smartwings were integrated for the launch of the new system. Travelers will thus benefit from a

September 29, 2025 10:04

Criminal consequences for runway blockade: Verdict against activists of the “Last Generation” in Düsseldorf

An activist from the "Last Generation" group has been sentenced by the Düsseldorf District Court for his participation in a runway blockade at the airport in July 2023. The court found the 22-year-old man from Nuremberg guilty of trespassing, property damage, coercion, and resisting law enforcement officers. Given the defendant's age,

September 17, 2025 08:36

Storm over Düsseldorf affects air traffic

A severe thunderstorm disrupted air traffic at Düsseldorf Airport late Saturday afternoon. Several approaching aircraft had to circle in holding patterns, including those from Paris, Helsinki, and Frankfurt. In response to the poor weather conditions, two aircraft even had to abort their takeoff shortly before landing. A Boeing 737-800 belonging to Corendon Airlines crashed.

September 16, 2025 15:07

Germany gradually launches the new EU entry system

Germany will gradually implement the European Entry and Exit System (EES) starting on October 12, 2025. The launch will begin at Düsseldorf Airport, followed by Frankfurt and Munich airports. The rollout will then be gradually extended to all other airports and ports. The EES is a Schengen-wide system that

September 11, 2025 11:33

Rhine-Ruhr region hopes for the A321XLR

Düsseldorf Airport has high hopes of rebuilding its long-haul network, which has been significantly reduced due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the help of the new Airbus A321XLR. Airport CEO Lars Redeligx confirmed in an interview with Aviation Week that discussions are already underway with various airlines regarding the use of the aircraft. The range and efficiency of the A321XLR

September 9, 2025 11:41

Condor launches new domestic connection between Frankfurt and Düsseldorf

The German airline Condor will launch a new domestic connection between Frankfurt and Düsseldorf in the 2026 summer flight schedule. The flight will operate once daily. The company confirmed the new route upon request. The connection is intended to strengthen the airline's feeder network and connect travelers from Germany's most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia, to

August 29, 2025 15:09