Overview

• Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr expresses concern over the impact of increased state costs on Germany's air connectivity.
• Eurowings and Ryanair have announced significant reductions in their German flight schedules due to high fees.
• The German aviation industry criticizes planned regulations, such as the e-fuel blending quota, for further straining airline operations.
• Ryanair plans to cease operations at Dortmund, Dresden, and Leipzig airports by summer 2025, citing excessive costs.
• The Bundesverband der Deutschen Luftverkehrswirtschaft calls for tax revenue to support alternative fuels and reduce financial burdens.