Major Airlines Cut Flights from Hamburg Amid Rising Costs
Condor, Ryanair, and Eurowings announce significant reductions in Hamburg flight offerings due to increased airport fees and taxes.
- Condor plans to reduce its Hamburg flights by 13% in summer 2025, canceling routes to Samos and Malaga.
- Ryanair will cut its Hamburg operations by 60%, ceasing flights to several European destinations.
- Eurowings is set to remove over 1,000 flights from its Hamburg schedule, including routes to Cologne/Bonn and international locations.
- The airlines cite Hamburg's planned 9% increase in airport fees as a major factor in their decision to reduce services.
- Industry leaders criticize Germany's high aviation taxes and fees, warning of further reductions in flight offerings across the country.