Eurowings will expand its Berlin base for the winter schedule.
The number of aircraft based there will be increased by two to a total of 11, operating around 50 routes. By launching new routes and increasing frequencies, the airline will respond to market trends.
In addition to starting new flights to Bologna, Eurowings will also increase flights to various destinations in Spain’s Canary Islands, including Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Tenerife. Other routes and the final winter schedule plan will be decided in July.
Eurowings holds the top market share at several German airports: Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne/Bonn, and Stuttgart. In Berlin, the Eurowings Group’s share of departures and arrivals will expand to about 30 percent.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Max Kownatzki pointed out that taxes and fees, which have more than doubled since 2019, are a reason why many airlines are avoiding Germany, commenting that “it is becoming increasingly important to correct this significant competitive disadvantage.”
In April, Ryanair announced that it will close its Berlin base as of October 24. The airline cited reasons such as the airport operator’s announcement of higher airport charges and the surge in aviation taxes.
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