Munich Airport News
Munich Airport Emerges as Freight Transport Hub Amidst German Decline
Munich Airport achieved remarkable success in air freight transportation in 2023, standing out as the sole major German airport to experience growth amidst a national decline. With a 6.6% year-on-year increase, reaching 284,000 tons, Munich Airport’s growth was fueled by belly cargo and strengthened by renewed connections to China, new routes to destinations like Bangalore and Taipei, and robust Bavarian exports.
Vietnam Airlines Expands Asian Network with Munich Airport Service
Vietnam Airlines announces its newest venture, initiating direct flights from Munich Airport to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City beginning October 2, 2024. With plans to operate twice-weekly flights to each destination, Vietnam Airlines aims to enhance connectivity between Bavaria and Vietnam, tapping into the growing popularity of Vietnam as a tourist destination and reinforcing economic and cultural ties between the two regions.
Munich Airport Introduces Smart Baggage Trolleys with Interactive Tablets
Passengers at Munich Airport can now enjoy a more digital experience in the time before departure. Using a tablet on a carry-on baggage trolley, travelers can enter their flight data manually or scan their boarding card.
ANA to resume nonstop flights from Munich to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport after pandemic-related break
Japan’s largest airline ANA and member of the Star Alliance, is returning to Munich Airport after a pandemic-related break.
Lufthansa brings back Airbus A380 for premium flights to the US from Munich
From June 1, Lufthansa will resume its regular flight operations with the popular Airbus A380 after a three-year interruption. Daily flights from Munich to Boston will be operated by LH424.
Munich Airport to welcome new airline and routes for summer 2023 schedule
The summer flight schedule will begin on Sunday, March 26, 2023, and end on Saturday, October 28. Munich Airport is offering many new destinations again this summer, as well as a new airline. Lufthansa, the biggest airline at Munich Airport, will start operating additional flight connections.
Lufthansa and Munich Airport Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Sustainable Partnership
Flughafen München GmbH (FMG) and Lufthansa are reaffirming and strengthening their successful strategic partnership. The two companies are now signing a letter of intent (LOI) to intensify and continue the sustainable development of Munich Airport.
Munich Airport Sees Massive Growth in All Traffic Figures for 2022
A busy summer has gifted Munich Airport massive growth in all traffic figures in 2022: Passenger numbers rose by 19 million year on year to a total of 31.6 million.
Munich Airport to modernize and equip its Terminal 2 with state-of-the-art technology
Renovation work gets under way at Munich Airport’s Terminal 2: The central security checkpoint at Munich Airport’s Terminal 2 is being modernized and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, with completion scheduled for fall 2024
British Airways launches London City-Munich route
Customers at London’s Munich Cricket Club joined in a traditional Bavarian toast to the newest British Airways’ route to launch from London City Airport.
Moxy Munich Airport opens in Germany
Moxy Hotels has opened its latest hotel in Munich, Germany. Moxy Munich Airport will offer the style and soul of a boutique hotel that is surprisingly affordable. The first Moxy Hotel opened in Milan, Italy in 2014. “Moxy offers a new way of traveling where affordability is not a sacrifice of style, nor a loss of comfort,” said Amy McPherson, president and managing director, Marriott International, Europe.
bmi regional launches new route to Munich
Commencing on Friday April 15th, Munich will be served 12 times per week by bmi regional from Southampton Airport. For leisure visitors, Munich enjoys year round appeal ranging from its famous Oktoberfest, the stunning English Garden and of course the spectacular Christmas markets.