https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/frankfurt airport/ Frankfurt Airport News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:54:08+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-begins-ground-handling-operations-at-frankfurt-airport-expanding/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-begins-ground-handling-operations-at-frankfurt-airport-expanding/ Swissport International has officially launched its ground handling operations at Frankfurt Airport, expanding its presence at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. The company began serving flights from KLM, Air France, and LOT at Terminals 1 and 2, with plans to increase capacity and recruit additional staff throughout 2025. The expansion follows the award of a seven-year ground handling license by the Ministry of Transportation of the State of Hesse, allowing Swissport to offer a range of services including passenger handling, baggage services, and cargo operations. Frankfurt will soon become Swissport’s largest site in Germany and a key hub in Europe. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:28:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-introduces-world-first-360-walkthrough-security-scanner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-introduces-world-first-360-walkthrough-security-scanner/ Frankfurt Airport has made a significant advancement in air travel security with the approval of the QPS Walk2000 360° walkthrough security scanner by the German Federal Police. This AI-supported system, which has been in a testing phase for nearly a year, will now be used regularly to streamline passenger screening. The QPS Walk2000 offers an enhanced level of convenience for travelers, allowing them to walk through the scanner at a normal pace rather than freezing in place for a scan. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:57:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fraports-frankfurt-airport-implements-bidirectional-charging-for-electric-v/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fraports-frankfurt-airport-implements-bidirectional-charging-for-electric-v/ Fraport turning electric vehicles into mobile power storage units – Project supported by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:51:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-trials-revolutionary-walk-through-security-scanner-for-pa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-trials-revolutionary-walk-through-security-scanner-for-pa/ Fraport began testing the world’s first walk-through security scanner for passengers at Frankfurt Airport. The R&S QPS Walk2000 from Rohde & Schwarz is designed to speed up security checks. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:17:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-significantly-increases-flight-services-to-major-european/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-significantly-increases-flight-services-to-major-european/ Flight services at Frankfurt Airport are being stepped up significantly from the first week in June. They will focus on connections between cities in Europe, but flights to popular vacation destinations will also increase. Sun, 05 Mar 2023 06:30:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/biometric-technology-takes-over-seamless-travel-from-check-in-to-boarding-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/biometric-technology-takes-over-seamless-travel-from-check-in-to-boarding-a/ Beginning this year, passengers traveling through Frankfurt Airport (Fraport) can breeze through the various steps in the journey – from check-in to boarding – simply by scanning their faces at biometric touchpoints across the airport. This solution will be rolled out and available to all interested airlines at the airport Sat, 11 Feb 2023 07:57:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fraport-and-lufthansa-establish-fraalliance-joint-venture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fraport-and-lufthansa-establish-fraalliance-joint-venture/ Fraport and Lufthansa have formed a new joint venture called “FraAlliance”. Each company holds a 50% share in the new venture. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:32:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-return-to-frankfurt-tomorrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-to-return-to-frankfurt-tomorrow/ Air Astana will resume direct flights from Kazakhstani capital Nur-Sultan to Frankfurt tomorrow. Services will initially be operated four-times a week, increasing to a daily departure next month. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:49:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-international-expands-at-frankfurt-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-international-expands-at-frankfurt-airport/ Previously occupying three inter-connected buildings with 1,008 rooms, the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Centre has been divided to allow for a 779-room Sheraton hotel and a 233-room Marriott hotel. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:34:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hampton-by-hilton-frankfurt-airport-welcomes-first-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hampton-by-hilton-frankfurt-airport-welcomes-first-guests/ The new hotel is the perfect base for travellers flying to and from Frankfurt to almost 300 destinations via 106 airlines, making it one of the world’s largest and best-connected airports. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:15:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-brings-a380-to-frankfurt-germany-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-brings-a380-to-frankfurt-germany-route/ Qatar Airways has announced it will add the state-of-the-art Airbus A380 to one of its two daily services from Doha to Frankfurt from March 31st. Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:30:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-frankfurt-rhine-main-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-frankfurt-rhine-main-germany/ Welcoming more than 60 million passengers each year, Frankfurt Airport is one of the busiest in the world. However, few visitors realise the airport is situated in one of the most beautiful regions of Germany. Here Phil Sharp visits for Breaking Travel News to discover just what they are missing. Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:45:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fast-fra-transfers-between-train-and-plane/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fast-fra-transfers-between-train-and-plane/ Besides being one of the world`s largest aviation hubs, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is renowned for being well-connected by rail – with numerous regional and national destinations in Germany, plus international destinations in neighboring countries. Mon, 24 Feb 2014 04:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-sets-new-records-for-punctuality-and-reliability/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-sets-new-records-for-punctuality-and-reliability/ Recording an average on-time performance of 82.3 per cent for arriving and departing flights in 2013, Frankfurt Airport achieved its best punctuality score in history. Punctuality rates as high as 85 per cent were reached even during FRA’s heaviest traffic months from July to October 2013 – thus setting a new historical record for individual months. Tue, 11 Feb 2014 23:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-offers-olympic-connections-to-sochi-winter-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-offers-olympic-connections-to-sochi-winter-games/ A global aviation gateway for major international sporting events, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is gearing up for the XXII Winter Olympic Games hosted from February 7 to 24, in Sochi – a resort city in the Black Sea region of southwestern Russia. Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-smoking-lounges-ensure-a-great-climate-for-everyone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-smoking-lounges-ensure-a-great-climate-for-everyone/ A friendly atmosphere and a pleasant indoor climate are guaranteed for everyone who travels through Frankfurt Airport. It has been smoke-free since 2008, apart from the smoking booths available to passengers around the airport. Now Fraport has collaborated with the JTI tobacco company to create tastefully decorated, Camel-themed smoking lounges. Passengers can sit back in comfortable chairs and enjoy a cigarette before or after a long flight without affecting nearby non-smokers. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 23:30:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-praised-as-service-champion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-praised-as-service-champion/ Frankfurt Airport’s popularity with passengers keeps increasing. According to a recent study, Germany’s largest aviation hub now ranks among the “Service Champions,” collecting silver for second place in terms of service quality among all German airports with nine million passengers or more a year. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:30:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-personal-shopping-advisers-for-chinese-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-personal-shopping-advisers-for-chinese-passengers/ Frankfurt Airport recently began offering a special service: so-called Chinese Personal Shoppers who look after visitors from the Middle Kingdom. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:30:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-cements-leading-status-with-new-pier-a-plus-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-cements-leading-status-with-new-pier-a-plus-opening/ Frankfurt Airport’s new Pier A-Plus - the 800 meter-long westward expansion of Terminal 1 - has opened on schedule after four years of construction. Flight operations will begin on October 10th at the new pier, allowing Germany’s biggest hub to serve up to six million additional passengers per year - thus a total of approximately 65 million passengers per year. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:26:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spa-with-babor-at-the-frankfurt-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spa-with-babor-at-the-frankfurt-airport/ Only one hour left until your connecting flight. Your baggage is already checked through and your carry-on luggage is supplemented with Swiss chocolate just bought in the Duty-Free Shop. What now? Checking e-mails? Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:00:31 +0000