Overview

• The Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG plans to reduce approximately 250 positions at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports by 2026 as part of a major cost-cutting strategy.
• The operator seeks to avoid layoffs where possible but has not ruled them out entirely, with most reductions expected through non-replacement of vacated roles.
• The airports are addressing long-standing financial challenges, including a 2024 financial gap of €145 million, and must achieve profitability for the first time in their history.
• Additional measures include increasing parking fees, consolidating administrative offices, and exploring ways to optimize underutilized facilities, such as terminal spaces.
• Passenger demand remains below pre-pandemic levels, with Leipzig/Halle at 75% and Dresden at 49%, compounded by route cancellations from major airlines like Lufthansa and Ryanair.