Germany’s aviation market is being held back by high regulated costs and limited airline capacity rather than weak passenger demand, according to Fraport COO Dietmar Focke.
Frankfurt Airport is targeting long-haul growth across North America, Asia, Africa and Latin America in a move to strengthen its role as a global connecting hub.
Condor faces tough challenges as it builds a Frankfurt hub, competes with Lufthansa and seeks a strategic partner amid rising fuel costs and market shifts.
Lufthansa's decision to expand Munich's terminal 2 comes at the detriment of Frankfurt, still its largest base, raising questions about future investment there.
Lufthansa and Fraport have repeatedly clashed over Frankfurt Airport operations, but the nearing arrival of Terminal 3 will open up new space for the airline.
Condor has launched a public lobbying campaign against what it calls a dominant anti-competitive position of its rival Lufthansa ahead of a crucial court ruling.
German regional air mobility startup flyvbird plans to launch on-demand service on Sept. 1, selling seats on a Cessna Caravan EX operated by German charter company flYellow.
While construction of Frankfurt’s terminal 3 is far advanced, its soft opening will not happen for another nine months or so, after the 2026 Easter break.
Frankfurt Airport CEO Stefan Schulte predicts a disproportionate increase in long-haul capacity over the next few years as Lufthansa gets new widebodies.
