https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/eurowings/ Eurowings News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T13:36:33+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-introduces-premium-biz-seat-on-medium-haul-flights-and-expands-se/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-introduces-premium-biz-seat-on-medium-haul-flights-and-expands-se/ Eurowings, the value airline of the Lufthansa Group, is introducing affordable comfort on nonstop medium-haul routes while simultaneously deepening its presence in the Gulf region. Launching its new Premium BIZ seat this year and introducing expanded services to Germany in the 2025/26 winter schedule, Eurowings offers an innovative value option in comfort and connectivity for leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travel. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:06:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-continues-to-expand-its-medium-haul-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-continues-to-expand-its-medium-haul-destinations/ Germany’s largest leisure airline is further expanding its range of direct flights to the Middle East in its 2025/26 winter flight schedule. Beginning on 13 December, Eurowings will connect Düsseldorf with Dubai three times a week. The flights, operated with an Airbus A320neo, will depart on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 6:50 a.m. and 8:35 a.m. respectively, bound for Dubai World Central (DWC). The return flights will depart from Dubai at 6:05 p.m. local time. The starting price for a one-way ticket in the Basic fare is 139.99 euros. For the first time, travelers can fly directly from the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia to the popular desert metropolis with Eurowings. This means that Dubai is now directly connected to a total of five German airports with Eurowings. Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:47:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-expands-its-scandinavian-flight-offerings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-expands-its-scandinavian-flight-offerings/ In response to growing demand, Eurowings nearly doubles its flight portfolio to Scandinavia in 2024, offering 24 routes to destinations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland from Germany. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:54:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-partners-with-sita-for-real-time-baggage-tracking-to-enhance-pass/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-partners-with-sita-for-real-time-baggage-tracking-to-enhance-pass/ Eurowings has signed a five-year contract with SITA to implement SITA Bag Journey, a real-time tracking solution for passenger bags throughout their entire journey. This partnership aims to enhance the baggage experience for passengers, streamline baggage operations, and reduce the costs associated with mishandled baggage. Sat, 13 Jan 2024 07:20:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-clipped/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-clipped/ Tourism authorities are looking to move swiftly to get additional airlift into Barbados with the departure of Eurowings from the domestic market. Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:01:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-first-stage-of-smartwings-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-first-stage-of-smartwings-codeshare-deal/ With immediate effect, the German leisure carrier will offer connections from a new base in Prague to destinations including Cologne/Bonn, Hamburg and Düsseldorf. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:13:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/duve-takes-up-new-senior-role-with-eurowings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/duve-takes-up-new-senior-role-with-eurowings/ Kai Duve has taken up the role of commercial director at Eurowings. He will be responsible for human resources, finance, IT, strategy and procurement at the carrier. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:49:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-offer-more-summer-destinations-than-ever-before/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-offer-more-summer-destinations-than-ever-before/ Anyone who wants to use the cold Christmas days to plan their holiday for 2022 can now choose from more than 140 attractive direct connections. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:43:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-rejigs-senior-leadership-team/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-rejigs-senior-leadership-team/ Jens Ritter, currently a member of the executive board and chief operating officer of Eurowings, will become the new chief executive of Lufthansa Airlines on April 1st. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:28:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-grows-rental-options-with-cartrawler/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-grows-rental-options-with-cartrawler/ Eurowings is providing customers with a new car rental comparison portal via its website. It can be used to select vehicles from over 2,200 top providers in the rental segment worldwide. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:16:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-grow-leisure-market-from-stockholm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-grow-leisure-market-from-stockholm/ Eurowings is further developing its European network to Scandinavia with the opening of a new location in Stockholm. The carrier will station five Airbus A320s there by March. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:34:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-moves-to-new-terminal-at-manchester-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-moves-to-new-terminal-at-manchester-airport/ Eurowings has become the latest airline to relocate to Manchester Airport’s new-look Terminal 2 today. The extension opened to the public on July 14th. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 03:20:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-establish-new-base-in-prague/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-establish-new-base-in-prague/ The German airline is expanding its services in central Europe, and will initially station two Airbus A320 aircraft in the Czech capital from October. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:26:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-adds-new-russia-and-georgia-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-adds-new-russia-and-georgia-connections/ The airline will launch three new direct connections starting in July, flying passengers from Düsseldorf to Ekaterinburg in Siberia, Krasnodar in southern Russia and Tbilisi in Georgia. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:20:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-boost-presence-in-berlin-as-rivals-depart/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-boost-presence-in-berlin-as-rivals-depart/ Eurowings is stepping up its commitment in Berlin and will open a new base at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on April 1st. The airline is stationing three of its Airbus A320 aircraft at the new location. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:10:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ritter-appointed-chief-operating-officer-at-eurowings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ritter-appointed-chief-operating-officer-at-eurowings/ Jens Ritter will join the management of Eurowings as chief operating officer on April 1st. He is currently chief operating officer and part of the extended management board at Austrian Airlines. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:08:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-two-new-middle-east-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-two-new-middle-east-connections/ Eurowings has confirmed it will start new direct flights from Berlin and Düsseldorf to Beirut, capital of Lebanon, and Erbil, in northern Iraq, from next month. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 10:02:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-off-from-berlin-brandenburg-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-off-from-berlin-brandenburg-for-first-time/ Eurowings has taken off from the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport for the first time. The inaugural departure left for Cologne, closely followed by flight EW8000 to Stuttgart. Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:32:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/low-cost-carries-cut-capacity-as-second-covid-19-wave-bites/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/low-cost-carries-cut-capacity-as-second-covid-19-wave-bites/ Low-cost carriers in Europe are reacting to a second wave of Covid-19 across the continent and the associated travel restrictions and quarantine requirements. Fri, 23 Oct 2020 07:15:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-replace-ryanair-at-duesseldorf-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-replace-ryanair-at-duesseldorf-airport/ Eurowings has said it will replace about 95 per cent of the program offered by the departing Ryanair at Düsseldorf Airport from next month. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:48:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-signs-booking.com-as-accommodation-partner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-signs-booking.com-as-accommodation-partner/ Booking.com has become the official hotel partner of Eurowings. By integrating the platform, Eurowings customers can book their preferred accommodation conveniently in addition to their flight. Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:10:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/erfert-takes-up-sales-leadership-role-with-eurowings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/erfert-takes-up-sales-leadership-role-with-eurowings/ In addition to his function as head of sales, distribution and digital at Eurowings, Michael Erfert will also become managing director of the Eurowings digital subsidiary. Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:18:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-ramps-up-schedule-as-demand-returns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-ramps-up-schedule-as-demand-returns/ Eurowings is significantly increasing its flight programme for both business and leisure travellers this summer as the coronavirus pandemic recedes in Europe. The low-cost carrier will fly to 80 per cent of its destinations during the season. Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:52:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-begins-to-rebuild-schedule-with-mediterranean-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-begins-to-rebuild-schedule-with-mediterranean-flights/ The carrier has maintained a basic level of service from Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne/Bonn and Stuttgart throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and is now looking to expand. Mon, 11 May 2020 09:28:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-welcomes-harvest-workers-to-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-welcomes-harvest-workers-to-germany/ Over the coming weeks the low-cost carrier is seeking to bring tens of thousands of workers from elsewhere in the European Union to the country to help with collecting crops. Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:57:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bischof-takes-up-leadership-of-eurowings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bischof-takes-up-leadership-of-eurowings/ Jens Bischof has taken over leadership of Cologne-based Eurowings. The 54-year-old will take over as chairman of the management board and chief executive of the second largest airline in the Lufthansa Group. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:12:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/schmitt-appointed-chief-commercial-officer-with-eurowings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/schmitt-appointed-chief-commercial-officer-with-eurowings/ Currently vice president sales and managing director of Eurowings Digital, Oliver Schmitt will also join the executive board when he takes up the role at the start of March. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:12:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foerster-takes-place-on-lufthansa-board-following-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foerster-takes-place-on-lufthansa-board-following-overhaul/ In her new role, Christina Foerster will assume responsibility for product management, the future catering interface and marketing, including responsibility for the customer loyalty program Miles & More. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:30:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-unveils-eurowings-turnaround-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-unveils-eurowings-turnaround-plan/ In a crowded low-cost marketplace, Eurowings has failed to find a sustainable role. In an attempt to revive its fortunes, Lufthansa said today the low-cost carrier will be given be a clear focus on short-haul, point-to-point operations. Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:46:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-adds-las-vegas-flights-to-winter-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-adds-las-vegas-flights-to-winter-schedule/ Eurowings has continued to expand its winter flight schedule with he addition of Las Vegas. The Lufthansa-owned point-to-point airline earlier revealed plans to offer Barbados, Mauritius, and Windhoek in Namibia later this year. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:58:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/hertz-takes-to-the-sky-with-eurowings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/hertz-takes-to-the-sky-with-eurowings/ Hertz has seen its brand taken skyward on the livery of a Eurowings Airbus A320. In a testament to the “fly-drive” partnership formed between the two companies in March, the Airbus has been specially painted in the renowned Hertz yellow. Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:08:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-adds-zurich-palma-de-mallorca-route-to-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-adds-zurich-palma-de-mallorca-route-to-schedule/ The new connections will complement the existing offering of Swiss and Edelweiss with Eurowings already offering by far the widest range of flights to the popular holiday isle from anywhere in the German-speaking area. Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:47:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-newark-connections-out-of-duesseldorf/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-newark-connections-out-of-duesseldorf/ Eurowings has begun operating six weekly flights from Düsseldorf to New York’s Newark Liberty International Airport. The service is in addition to its existing connections to and from JFK. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:19:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-unveils-new-cabin-crew-uniforms/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-unveils-new-cabin-crew-uniforms/ Around 100,000 items of uniform were needed for the changeover, averaging out at about 30 garments and accessories for each flight attendant. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:05:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bauer-takes-up-leadership-of-eurowings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bauer-takes-up-leadership-of-eurowings/ Frank Bauer has been appointed to the roles of managing director and chief financial officer at Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings. The 37-year-old has been responsible for finance, human resources and technology at the carrier since the start of the month. Wed, 12 Sep 2018 08:25:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-integrates-77-planes-from-failed-airberlin-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-integrates-77-planes-from-failed-airberlin-fleet/ Eurowings is reaching the end of a project to integrate 77 aircraft from failed rival airBerlin into its fleet. Over the past nine months the planes have joined with the airline, with an Airbus A320 from lessor Magnetar with 174 seats and the registration D-ABDT, marking the final hurdle. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 08:52:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-signs-mytaxi-partnership-in-central-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-signs-mytaxi-partnership-in-central-europe/ A new partnership between Eurowings and mytaxi is seeking to offer passengers a stress-free airport arrival. With just a few clicks, passengers can order a mytaxi directly from the Eurowings app for seamless travel. Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:23:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/german-national-tourist-board-hosts-culinary-showcase-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/german-national-tourist-board-hosts-culinary-showcase-in-london/ The German National Tourist Board UK & Ireland hosted a food tasting event in London last night for over 100 guests from the UK media and travel trade. Thu, 24 May 2018 13:55:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-digital-plans-for-2018-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-digital-plans-for-2018-launch/ Eurowings plans to set up its own digital company by the end of the year. The aim of Eurowings Digital is to bundle all the airline’s customer-relevant digital activities under one roof. Wed, 16 May 2018 12:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-new-duesseldorf-fort-myers-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-new-duesseldorf-fort-myers-connection/ German low-cost carrier Eurowings has launched a direct flight from Düsseldorf to Fort Myers in the USA. Passengers will fly to the southeast of the United States three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) and can also combine their flights to or from Düsseldorf with a connection via Munich to optimise their travel plans. Tue, 08 May 2018 07:38:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-connect-duesseldorf-new-york-from-this-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-connect-duesseldorf-new-york-from-this-weekend/ Eurowings will begin its new, non-stop service between New York and Düsseldorf, Germany, on April 28th. Europe’s fastest-growing airline, and a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, operates long-haul flights from its Düsseldorf and Munich hubs, where it offers connections to other destinations throughout Europe. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:50:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-sees-breakthrough-in-vida-union-negotiations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-sees-breakthrough-in-vida-union-negotiations/ The Eurowings Group, together with the Austrian transport and service union Vida, has achieved a breakthrough for the Vienna-based airline Eurowings Europe. Thu, 26 Apr 2018 07:54:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-low-cost-flights-from-munich/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-low-cost-flights-from-munich/ Eurowings has launched its low-cost long-haul services from Munich. The first long-haul flight took off earlier heading for Las Vegas. Tue, 17 Apr 2018 06:15:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-car-hire-options-on-offer-to-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-car-hire-options-on-offer-to-passengers/ Eurowings will offer its customers no less than four car hire companies as of this month, with vehicles from Hertz, Thrifty, Avis and Budget now available when making the flight booking. The new partnership with Hertz is set to run for three years. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 08:49:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-connect-low-cost-bases-in-duesseldorf-and-munich-with-new-flig/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-connect-low-cost-bases-in-duesseldorf-and-munich-with-new-flig/ Eurowings is accelerating its growth course as 2018 gets underway. Currently Europe’s fastest growing airline, the carrier is working continually to expand its route network and is now offering passengers the new Düsseldorf–Munich route. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:57:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-boosts-majorca-services-to-meet-growing-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-boosts-majorca-services-to-meet-growing-demand/ Following a strong summer, the travel trend to Majorca remains unbroken, even during the current winter period. Already the months of January to March are drawing many travellers from Germany towards the Balearic Islands in anticipation of spring-like temperatures. Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:30:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-signs-labour-agreements-with-unions-to-allow-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-signs-labour-agreements-with-unions-to-allow-expansion/ Eurowings has agreed a collective agreement for growth for the flight operations of Eurowings Germany with Verdi and Vereinigung Cockpit respectively. Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:34:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-moves-to-offer-airberlin-pilots-new-job-opportunities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-moves-to-offer-airberlin-pilots-new-job-opportunities/ Eurowings Group is continuing its growth course in European air traffic. The Lufthansa Group’s low-cost airline will continue to grow strongly organically and recruit a large number of new employees immediately. Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:09:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-roll-out-new-business-class-product-in-spring-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-roll-out-new-business-class-product-in-spring-2018/ Eurowings will be the first low-cost airline to offer business class on selected long-haul flights when the summer flight schedule starts in 2018. The new product will be called Bizclass. Thu, 14 Dec 2017 09:17:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-increase-usa-connections-from-duesseldorf/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-increase-usa-connections-from-duesseldorf/ Eurowings is taking a bite out of the Big Apple, with the carrier unveiling plans to start new departures from Düsseldorf in April next year. Also new in the Eurowings route network: in the summer flight schedule 2018, there will be three flights a week from the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia to the two sunshine destinations of Miami and Fort Myers in Florida. Mon, 27 Nov 2017 10:42:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-offer-for-punta-cana-dominican-republic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-offer-for-punta-cana-dominican-republic/ The first Eurowings long-haul flight from Düsseldorf took off earlier, headed for Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The dream destination will be operated with four flights a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:05:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-new-jersey-hamburg-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-new-jersey-hamburg-route/ As Eurowings continues to expand its UK network, Europe’s fastest growing airline is adding a Jersey-Hamburg route to its portfolio. The once weekly flight will take off every Sunday as of May 6th, 2018. Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:36:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-adds-new-caribbean-flights-out-of-duesseldorf/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-adds-new-caribbean-flights-out-of-duesseldorf/ Eurowings is expanding its long-haul connections. From November 2017, Eurowings will fly from Düsseldorf to the Caribbean, a destination already available to holidaymakers in North Rhine-Westphalia directly from Cologne. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:51:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-adds-22-new-destinations-to-schedule-for-summer-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-adds-22-new-destinations-to-schedule-for-summer-2018/ Eurowings has added a total of 22 new destinations to its summer flight schedule for 2018. A large number of new routes from Munich, Hanover, Cologne, Salzburg, Stuttgart, Hamburg and Palma complete the offering of the expanding low-cost carrier. Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:44:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-reaches-agreement-with-ufo-union/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-reaches-agreement-with-ufo-union/ Eurowings and the cabin crew union UFO have agreed a “collective agreement for growth”. Jörg Beissel, executive director of human resources and finance at Eurowings, said: “This is a ground-breaking step in light of the fact that we already have several hundred qualified applications.” Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:46:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-recruitment-drive-to-meet-growing-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-recruitment-drive-to-meet-growing-demand/ Eurowings Group is looking for pilots, co-pilots, pursers and flight attendants to operate aircraft in order to facilitate its corporate growth. In a first phase, the initial aim is to hire 200 pilots and 400 flight attendants, with applications now being accepted. Wed, 30 Aug 2017 08:43:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-boosts-operations-at-weeze-airport-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-boosts-operations-at-weeze-airport-germany/ Eurowings has begun linking Weeze Airport to Munich, offering up to eleven flights between the Lower Rhine and the Bavarian capital on six days a week. Passengers appreciate the early morning and late evening flight times with demand increasing steadily since their publication. Tue, 15 Aug 2017 08:27:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-boost-long-haul-offering-with-cologne-bonn-munich-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-boost-long-haul-offering-with-cologne-bonn-munich-connection/ Following the launch of more than 30 new flights at the end of March this year and the decision to use Munich airport as the second base for its long-haul offering, next summer the low-cost airline will also launch a new flight connection between Cologne/Bonn and Munich. Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:01:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-off-for-namibian-capital-windhoek-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-off-for-namibian-capital-windhoek-for-first-time/ The Eurowings long-haul offering continues to grow, with one of the airline’s Airbus A330 aircraft taking off for the first time en route to Namibia’s capital Windhoek earlier. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:46:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-link-duesseldorf-and-innsbruck-for-ski-season-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-link-duesseldorf-and-innsbruck-for-ski-season-2017/ From the beginning of December this year, the low-cost airline Eurowings will launch a new route from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck. Fri, 30 Jun 2017 08:18:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-add-leisure-flights-to-agadir-morocco-this-winter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-add-leisure-flights-to-agadir-morocco-this-winter/ Eurowings continues to expand the offering from its base in Vienna, with a new connection to Agadir in the south of Morocco set to be added this winter. The quality low-cost carrier will open the route on November 4th; it will be operated on Saturdays with an Airbus A319. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 07:34:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-signs-partnership-with-singapore-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-signs-partnership-with-singapore-airlines/ In future, passengers will travel comfortably to Singapore and throughout Asia with Eurowings and Singapore Airlines. Mon, 26 Jun 2017 04:43:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-accessible-new-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-accessible-new-website/ With a clear structure and enhanced usability for customers with impaired sensory perception and motor skills, Eurowings has gone live with its new accessible website. Wed, 14 Jun 2017 05:56:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-off-for-las-vegas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-off-for-las-vegas/ This summer Eurowings passengers can fly cheaply long-haul to Las Vegas. For decades, the fascinating city in the desert state of Nevada has been one of the most important destinations for holidaymakers to the USA. Sun, 04 Jun 2017 06:43:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dirks-steps-up-as-eurowings-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dirks-steps-up-as-eurowings-chief-executive/ Thorsten Dirks has taken office in Cologne as an executive board member of Lufthansa and chief executive of Eurowings. He takes over what is currently Europe’s fastest growing airline. Wed, 03 May 2017 05:46:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-boost-summer-flights-with-departures-to-tunisia-and-greece/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-boost-summer-flights-with-departures-to-tunisia-and-greece/ Eurowings is adding to its summer flight schedule for Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Munich and Vienna. From the beginning of June, the low-cost airline will be departing from Cologne/Bonn for Enfidha on the Gulf of Hammamet in Tunisia and Preveza on the Ionian Sea in Greece. Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:28:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-new-low-cost-flights-to-salzburg-from-manchester/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-new-low-cost-flights-to-salzburg-from-manchester/ Eurowings has announced it will launch a new route from Manchester to Salzburg this winter. The low-cost airline will launch a twice weekly service to the Austrian city on December 4th. Thu, 30 Mar 2017 06:37:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itb-berlin-2017-eurowings-looks-to-future-with-makemyway-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itb-berlin-2017-eurowings-looks-to-future-with-makemyway-programme/ “Everyone’s talking about it, we’re doing it” – is the slogan used by Eurowings at the ITB 2017 to launch a consistent program for digitising the company. The low-cost airline, which is part of the Lufthansa Group, will showcase its future program MakeMyWay at the world’s largest tourism trade fair in Berlin. Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:06:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-waves-farewell-to-final-bombardier-jet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-waves-farewell-to-final-bombardier-jet/ Eurowings has continued its move away from its past as a regional airline, retiring its last Bombardier CRJ-900 jet. Flight EW 4187 from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden to Hamburg, which landed earlier, was the last scheduled flight for Eurowings operated by the aircraft. Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:48:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-expands-summer-holiday-flights-for-2017-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-expands-summer-holiday-flights-for-2017-season/ Eurowings is working consistently on further expansion of its route network so as to offer passengers further attractive options for their holidays. Three new routes from Cologne/Bonn, Hanover and Vienna will complete the offering of the quality low-cost carrier from the Lufthansa Group in the summer 2017 flight schedule. Wed, 08 Feb 2017 07:35:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-passenger-growth-at-cologne-bonn-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-passenger-growth-at-cologne-bonn-airport/ Welcoming 1.6 million more passengers last year than in 2015, Cologne Bonn Airport experienced an exceptional 15 per cent passenger traffic growth in 2016. As a result, the airport saw a total of 11.9 million passengers travelling last year. Thu, 05 Jan 2017 09:49:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-expands-leisure-travel-options-from-mallorca-spain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-expands-leisure-travel-options-from-mallorca-spain/ Eurowings is expanding the routes offered from its first Spanish base in Mallorca. The airline is expanding the offering significantly with three new destinations in Germany, even before stationing the first two aircrafts there in May next year. Mon, 26 Dec 2016 09:37:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-off-for-havana-cuba1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-off-for-havana-cuba1/ Eurowings has begun flying to a new destination, the Cuban capital of Havana. An Airbus A330 of the quality low-cost carrier from the Lufthansa Group took off earlier on its inaugural flight from Cologne/Bonn to the Caribbean metropolis. Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:43:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-to-fold-brussels-airlines-into-eurowings-from-january-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-to-fold-brussels-airlines-into-eurowings-from-january-2017/ Lufthansa has confirmed it will exercise the call option for the outstanding 55 per cent of the shares it does not own in Brussels Airlines. The call option will come into effect by the end of December, with the closing of the transaction will expected at the beginning of January 2017. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:19:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-launch-new-north-america-flights-for-summer-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-launch-new-north-america-flights-for-summer-2017/ Eurowings is continuing the expansion of its long-haul offering to the USA and will double the number of routes to North America by July 2017. In addition to Las Vegas and Miami, the quality low-cost carrier will then offer affordable flights from Cologne/Bonn to Orlando and Seattle. Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:11:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-hits-domestic-flights-at-eurowings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-hits-domestic-flights-at-eurowings/ Flight attendants’ union Ufo has announced its members working for Eurowings in Düsseldorf and Hamburg will walk out on strike today. As a result of the action, Eurowings has suspended all of its domestic flights today. Passengers have been warned it will also be necessary to cancel or delay flights within Europe, with Eurowings working on an amended flight schedule for the period. Thu, 27 Oct 2016 08:32:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-introduces-three-day-reservations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-introduces-three-day-reservations/ Eurowings has now introduced 72-hour airfare reservations. This enables customers to save the price of any flight found and then make plans with family or friends, or book other components of their trip, such as concert tickets, hire cars or hotels, calmly and without a rush. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:42:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-moves-ahead-with-mallorca-base/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-moves-ahead-with-mallorca-base/ Eurowings is pressing ahead swiftly with its recent decision to set up a new base on the Balearic island of Mallorca. The airline specialising in low-cost direct flights, which is part of the Lufthansa Group, has just released the first scheduled flights for booking which are to be operated by two Airbus A320 stationed at the airport in Palma de Mallorca. Wed, 28 Sep 2016 06:44:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-expands-into-spain-with-mallorca-base/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-expands-into-spain-with-mallorca-base/ Eurowings is taking the next step towards pan-European expansion, with the low-cost carrier opening its first base in a non-German-speaking foreign country in Palma de Mallorca. The Spanish island in the Mediterranean has long been seen as a top holiday destination with guaranteed sunshine far beyond Germany’s borders and has been breaking one visitor record after another for months. Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:25:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-low-cost-flights-to-miami/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-low-cost-flights-to-miami/ Eurowings is expanding its network of cheap long-distance flights with new flight to Miami. The maiden flight - EW182 - took off earlier towards Miami, capital of the American sun state Florida. With Cologne Bonn as their departure airport, Eurowings guests boarded a fully booked Airbus A330. Fri, 02 Sep 2016 07:44:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/borussia-dortmund-takes-off-in-new-team-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/borussia-dortmund-takes-off-in-new-team-airbus/ Borussia Dortmund took off for the first time earlier on board their new team Airbus. The players of the eight-time German champions travelled – from Dortmund via Salzburg – to their first pre-season training camp on the Eurowings Airbus A320 painted in the club colours of black and yellow. Having their “own” aircraft went down well with the players who were waved off at Dortmund airport in the direction of the Kitzbühl Alps by Eurowings chief executives Oliver Wagner and Michael Knitter. Fri, 15 Jul 2016 08:12:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-opens-new-austrian-subsidiary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-opens-new-austrian-subsidiary/ Eurowings has launched a new subsidiary in Austria. The first aircraft of Austrian Eurowings Europe took off on its initial flight to Alicante earlier. The passengers on the almost fully-booked flight to Alicante were looked after by the newly recruited and trained Eurowings Europe crew. Fri, 24 Jun 2016 08:44:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-long-haul-flights-to-boston/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-long-haul-flights-to-boston/ Eurowings has launched flights to the United States with Boston, MA as its first North American destination. The move comes as the carrier seeks to develop and expand its long-haul network. This new flight will give Boston-area residents the opportunity to fly direct to Cologne and beyond. Wed, 08 Jun 2016 08:46:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-launch-new-flights-to-havana-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-launch-new-flights-to-havana-cuba/ In addition to its extensive range of German domestic and European flights, Eurowings is steadily expanding its international portfolio. It’s now possible to travel to the Cuban capital Havana with one flight a week from Cologne/Bonn. Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:34:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-two-new-routes-from-duesseldorf-hub/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-launches-two-new-routes-from-duesseldorf-hub/ Eurowings is increasing its flight range from its busiest location, Düsseldorf, with two new summer routes. The German airline will depart from Düsseldorf for the first time to Kavala in Macedonia Greece this summer, and Bastia on the French island of Corsica. Fri, 06 May 2016 09:22:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-link-east-midlands-airport-to-duesseldorf-with-new-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-link-east-midlands-airport-to-duesseldorf-with-new-flight/ Eurowings continues to expand its services from its largest location in Düsseldorf and is launching a new connection to East Midlands Airport in the UK on March 27th. The regional airport offers fast access to the areas around Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. The German airline will operate the route every day except on Saturdays so that passengers can plan their private or business trips as flexibly as possible. Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:10:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wings-family-flights-for-summer-2016-go-on-sale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wings-family-flights-for-summer-2016-go-on-sale/ Flights offered by the Wings family of airlines, Eurowings and Germanwings, for next summer are now on sale. Departures planned between March 27th and October 29th next year are now open for booking. For the first time, travellers arranging their summer holidays next year can book their intercontinental flights with Eurowings and their European routes with Germanwings. Mon, 21 Sep 2015 08:02:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-welcomes-new-livery-for-long-haul-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-welcomes-new-livery-for-long-haul-fleet/ The new Eurowings is preparing for the start of its long-haul flights in November 2015. For this purpose the first long-haul plane, an Airbus A330-200, was lacquered in the new Eurowings design. The plane left the paint shop in Taipei, Taiwan, in the colours of the new Eurowings earlier and is being transferred to Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg for the installation of the cabins. Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:40:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/officials-mull-manslaughter-charges-following-germanwings-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/officials-mull-manslaughter-charges-following-germanwings-crash/ Officials in France have announced they will open a preliminary investigation into possible manslaughter charges following the crash of a Germanwings plane. All 150 people on board, mostly from Spain and Germany, died in the crash in March. Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:43:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/search-for-germanwings-victims-bodies-ends/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/search-for-germanwings-victims-bodies-ends/ The French authorities reported they have ended the search for bodies at the site where Germanwings flight 4U9525 crashed in the French Alps in southern France last week, killing all 150 people on board. Sun, 05 Apr 2015 09:12:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/second-black-box-recorder-located-following-germanwings-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/second-black-box-recorder-located-following-germanwings-crash/ Investigators have located the second flight recorder from Germanwings flight 4U9525 which crashed in southern France last week. The first, voice recorder was found shortly after the crash on March 24th. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:43:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-cancels-anniversary-celebrations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-cancels-anniversary-celebrations/ Lufthansa has confirmed it will cancel its 60th anniversary celebrations, originally planned for next month. In a statement earlier the airline said live coverage of the memorial service at the Cologne Cathedral in memory of the victims of flight 4U 95245 would be broadcast instead. That event will take place on the April 17th. Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:25:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/germanwings-co-pilot-lubitz-hid-existing-mental-illness-from-employers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/germanwings-co-pilot-lubitz-hid-existing-mental-illness-from-employers/ Andreas Lubitz, the Germanwings co-pilot suspected of deliberately crashing an aircraft in southern France earlier this week, hid details of an existing mental illness from employers. Submissions from German prosecutors state they do not know what condition Lubitz suffered from, but media report suggested he suffered depression and required ongoing assessment. Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:19:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-leads-with-cockpit-procedure-changes-following-germanwings-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-leads-with-cockpit-procedure-changes-following-germanwings-crash/ Low-cost carrier Norwegian has decided to change its cockpit procedures so that two crew members always are present in the cockpit. Norwegian had been examining cockpit procedures prior to the crash. However, in light of the tragic Germanwings accident, the airline said it was speeding up the process so that two crew members always are present in the cockpit. Fri, 27 Mar 2015 11:23:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pilot-locked-out-of-germanwings-flight-4u-9525-cockpit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pilot-locked-out-of-germanwings-flight-4u-9525-cockpit/ The co-pilot of Germanwings flight 4U 9525 appeared to deliberately “destroy the plane”, French officials have revealed. Speaking to media, Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin, said the co-pilot intentionally started a descent while the pilot was locked out of the cockpit. Robin confirmed the hypothesis based on information from the ‘black box’ voice recorder recovered from the crash. Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:44:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/recovery-operation-underway-in-french-alps-following-germanwings-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/recovery-operation-underway-in-french-alps-following-germanwings-crash/ French authorities have resumed a recovery operation in the Alps after the crash of a Germanwings plane carrying 150 people yesterday. The plane came down in a remote mountain ravine between Digne and Barcelonnette, with the loss of all 144 passengers and six crew. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 10:15:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/germanwings-flight-crashes-in-south-of-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/germanwings-flight-crashes-in-south-of-france/ An Airbus A320 operated by Germanwings has crashed in the French Alps with 142 passengers and six crew on board. The aircraft came down between Barcelonnette and Digne in southern France, on route from Barcelona to Düsseldorf. Speaking to the nation shortly after the incident French president Francois Hollande said: “The conditions of the accident, which have not yet been clarified, lead us to think there are no survivors.” Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:54:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-completes-germanwings-repositioning-as-zurich-flights-begin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-completes-germanwings-repositioning-as-zurich-flights-begin/ The Lufthansa Group has made a successful start to the New Year with the transfer of the Düsseldorf–Zurich route from Lufthansa to Germanwings. The transfer of the Düsseldorf–Zurich route means that the decision to operate all domestic and European routes under Germanwings, with the exception of flights to and from the Frankfurt and Munich hubs, has now been fully implemented as scheduled. Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:41:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/germanwings-flies-into-duesseldorf-for-christmas-markets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/germanwings-flies-into-duesseldorf-for-christmas-markets/ Dreaming of being at a real German Christmas market? Well now visitors can be transported to Germany’s fashion capital, Düsseldorf or the magnificent cathedral city of Cologne in ultimate comfort and efficiency, for some unique festive present buying. Or plan ahead for trips next year to these vibrant cities and add to your visit with an exciting musical or cultural literary festival. Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:56:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/germanwings-revitalises-homepage-with-new-booking-options/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/germanwings-revitalises-homepage-with-new-booking-options/ Clearly structured and with high user value, Germanwings has gone live with a redesigned homepage. The new website now offers visitors even more information and services. The new homepage has gone online gradually one region after another over the last few days. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 12:19:50 +0000