Increased charges include a rise Germany’s aviation tax, additional air traffic control charges and additional costs related to sustainability efforts.
The Routes Awards celebrate excellence in airport and destination marketing, as well as recognise the airlines that are driving the region's air service growth.
Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings is reducing its 2025 offering at Hamburg Airport by 1,000 flights, citing a "completely disproportionate increase in charges."
Eurowings and Discover Airlines have firm strategies in place as City Airlines nears launch. But Lufthansa Group must invest in renewing its narrowbody fleet.
Lufthansa is expanding its footprint in India and adding more Airbus A380 service, while subsidiary Eurowings will return to Dubai after seven years away.