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Expansion of flight offerings at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) will present a significant expansion of its route network at the start of the summer flight schedule on March 29, 2026. The focus will be particularly on major cities in Eastern Europe and North Africa. Ryanair will integrate four new capital cities – Tirana, Bucharest, Amman, and Rabat – into its program from Rheinmünster. At the same time, Wizz Air will also be expanding its network.

March 16, 2026 10:06

Wizz Air is expanding at FKB

Hungarian airline Wizz Air will strengthen its presence at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) in spring 2026 by launching two routes to Romania. Starting April 15, 2026, the airline will resume service to Bucharest. The flights will operate daily and land at Bucharest-Băneasa Airport, conveniently located near the city center.

19 January 2026 06:08

Ryanair adjusts summer flight schedule 2026 in the DACH region

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced extensive changes to its route network for the 2026 summer season. The restructuring focuses on adjustments at its hubs in Vienna, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, as well as at the airports in Hahn, Weeze, and Cologne/Bonn. While the low-cost carrier is increasing its commitment to profitable tourist routes to Croatia, unprofitable routes will be discontinued.

22 December 2025 18:03

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport digitizes personnel planning

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) is introducing a new, digital software solution for workforce scheduling. The system, provided by Inform, will replace the existing Excel-based scheduling system and significantly improve the efficiency of shift planning for the approximately 280 operational staff. The phased transition to the new solution will begin in January 2026.

11 December 2025 09:01

Sai Air commences operations: New charter airline focuses on flexibility and specialization

The German aviation landscape has a new addition: the new charter airline Sai Air has officially commenced operations, marked by the delivery of its first two aircraft. The Italian manufacturer Tecnam handed over the two P2012 Traveller turboprop aircraft to the Lahr-based airline at its headquarters in Capua. This step marks the beginning of Sai Air's operations.

28 November 2025 04:39

Following rejected creditors' insolvency applications: Green Airlines must be liquidated.

The now completely defunct German ticket seller "Green Airlines GmbH" will likely never achieve its once-promised comeback with its own AOC (Air Operator Certificate), as bankruptcy petitions filed by creditors were rejected twice due to insufficient assets. There wasn't even enough money to cover the initial costs of insolvency proceedings.

21 November 2025 04:36

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport gets a new managing director

The supervisory board of Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) has appointed Claus Grunow as the new managing director of Baden-Airpark GmbH. Grunow, who will take up his position no later than May 1, 2026, succeeds Uwe Kotzan, whose contract expires at the end of the year. With this new appointment, the airport, which is expected to see more passengers this year, is further strengthening its position.

13 November 2025 09:14

Karlsruhe Airport launches with its strongest winter flight schedule in history

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB), also known as Baden-Airpark, implemented its busiest winter flight schedule ever on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Airlines are planning to increase flight frequencies by approximately 13 percent compared to the previous year. The autumn school holidays in Baden-Württemberg are already expected to see over 62.000 passengers.

29 October 2025 12:04

Lilium patents sold to US competitor Archer Aviation

As part of the insolvency proceedings of the German air taxi pioneer Lilium, the insolvency administrator has sold the company's extensive portfolio of patents and intellectual property rights. The new owner of the intellectual property is the publicly listed US developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Archer Aviation Inc. The sale of the innovations to a direct competitor marks a

17 October 2025 19:09

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport reports increased passenger numbers

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, also known as Baden-Airpark, recorded a significant increase in passenger numbers during the Baden-Württemberg state summer holidays. Between July 31 and September 14, 2025, a total of 378.238 passengers were counted, representing an increase of 25,4 percent over the previous year. At the same time, the number of flights

September 17, 2025 13:06

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