Hamburg Airport Faces Airline Service Reductions Amid Cost Dispute

Airlines cite high operational costs as the CDU urges the Senate to prevent further economic impact on Hamburg's airport.

Several airlines, including Ryanair, Eurowings, and Condor, plan to reduce flights to and from Hamburg, citing high location costs.
The CDU is pushing for the Senate to halt planned airport fee increases and to advocate for the removal of the national air traffic tax.
The proposed fee increase of approximately nine percent by April 2025 is intended to offset rising energy and labor costs.
The SPD and airport officials argue that the fee hikes are necessary and that the impact of flight reductions is overstated.
The CDU warns that these flight reductions could lead to a significant loss of up to 500,000 passengers, affecting Hamburg's economic competitiveness.