Frankfurt Airport News
Swissport Begins Ground Handling Operations at Frankfurt Airport, Expanding Its Presence in Germany
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.
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.
Fraport’s Frankfurt Airport Implements Bidirectional Charging for Electric Vehicles
Fraport turning electric vehicles into mobile power storage units – Project supported by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
Frankfurt Airport Trials Revolutionary Walk-Through Security Scanner for Passenger Convenience
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.
Frankfurt Airport significantly increases flight services to major European cities
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.
Biometric Technology Takes Over: Seamless Travel from Check-In to Boarding at Frankfurt Airport
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.