Overview
- Lufthansa and Bremen officials confirmed they are seeking an economically viable way to maintain the Bremen–Frankfurt connection after a video call between Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte and CEO Carsten Spohr.
- Lufthansa had planned to end the Frankfurt shuttle from July as part of a network trim, even though Bremen currently sees up to five daily feeder flights to the hub.
- The airline says the route sits in the least profitable slice of its network due to higher fuel prices, steeper airport fees, strike costs, and a smaller fleet after the early shutdown of its CityLine subsidiary, which removed 24 aircraft.
- Local business and political leaders argue the link is vital for trade, research, and fast access to long-haul flights, calling the cut a heavy blow to the regional economy.
- Lufthansa points to other options that will continue, including flights to Munich, Zurich, and Vienna and an Express Rail service that connects Bremen’s central station with Frankfurt Airport’s long‑distance train station.