Eurowings has made this announcement:

For most of our BASIC customers, a reasonable price is the most important criterion when booking a flight. For this reason, Eurowings is offering a revised BASIC fare for short- and medium-haul flights for price-sensitive customers from March 2020, in which individual service components will be redesigned. This will make the BASIC “entry-level” fare even more competitive in terms of price. As a particularly favorable fare, it will stand out more strongly than before from the SMART fare. As an introduction from March 3 to March 15, Eurowings is launching a price campaign, during which BASIC fare flights will be offered 20 percent cheaper.

In the new BASIC fare, customers can take a large piece of luggage (55x40x23 cm) on board as before. The second piece of luggage is no longer automatically included in the new BASIC fare. Existing bookings are not affected by the new hand baggage policy. BASIC customers will be able to flexibly add the second piece of luggage online if required. Another new feature is that BASIC customers will also be able to flexibly book priority boarding in future. Regular surveys show that this service is highly appreciated by customers.

With the new BASIC fare, customers will only pay for those service components that they explicitly request and can thus fly at highly attractive conditions. Each additional service can be booked flexibly. What’s more: our statistics show hand baggage is one of the main drivers of delays, such as when individual pieces of hand baggage have to be loaded after boarding. The newly designed BASIC fare with reduced hand baggage makes a decisive contribution to further minimizing these delay drivers – and all Eurowings customers benefit from this. Thanks to optimized hand baggage processes, among other things, Eurowings was among the ten most punctual airlines in Europe in 2019. Passengers greatly appreciate this, which is reflected in current customer satisfaction figures at record levels at Eurowings.

Eurowings will also optimize its check-in processes at airports in the future: from March 2020 Eurowings will ask its BASIC customers to check in for their flights exclusively online. This will lead to significantly reduced queues at the airports, which in turn will save our customers valuable time. BASIC passengers who would like to continue checking-in at the airport can of course book this option flexibly in advance as an additional service. With online check-in and the associated storage of contact data, Eurowings can, for example, inform and support its customers quickly, clearly and comprehensively by SMS and e-mail in the event of flight irregularities. Eurowings customers who have booked the SMART or BIZclass fare can still check-in at the airport free of charge. The hand baggage rules also remain unchanged for them.

The BASIC fare is the “entry” fare at Eurowings. In addition to the BASIC fare, customers can also choose between the SMART and the BIZclass fare. These fares are specifically tailored to personal customer needs and offer the greatest possible flexibility: the SMART fare already offers numerous included services – such as a desired seat, priority boarding and two pieces of hand luggage on board. In addition, further additional services, such as the Flex option (rebooking until the web check-in is closed) can be added.

In other news, Eurowings has started punctually into the year 2020. With an on-time performance of 93 percent in January 2020, Eurowings was the most punctual airline in a comparison of European competitors, with a clear lead over competitors of comparable size such as Ryanair, Easyjet and Wizz Air. This is confirmed by data from the independent British data provider Official Airline Guide (OAG).

Especially at its home airports Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne and Stuttgart, Eurowings was significantly more reliable than its competitors. The second largest German airline would have been even more punctual if there had been no limitations due to weather and air traffic control problems. However, thanks to changes in processes of Eurowings’ “Scope” optimization program, Eurowings was able to significantly soften the impact of external factors and thus avoid consequential delays for its passengers.

The airline thereby confirms a trend that has been continuing for months and has now put Eurowings at the top of the European competition. The very good performance is attributable to numerous measures with which Eurowings has been ensuring the best possible punctuality and stability in flight operations since the end of 2018. Passengers greatly appreciate this, which is reflected in record levels of customer satisfaction at Eurowings.

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Lufthansa Group made this announcement:

• North America focus with destinations New York, Miami and Fort Myers 
• From May 2020 daily service to New York-Newark (EWR)
• Three times a week to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
• Flights now bookable with Lufthansa and Eurowings

The Lufthansa Group will continue to offer attractive long-haul destinations from Düsseldorf in the summer of 2020. The two New York airports Newark (EWR) and John-F.-Kennedy (JFK) as well as Fort Myers (RSW) and Miami (MIA) in Florida offer travellers a strong North American program. In addition, Lufthansa Group continues to connect Düsseldorf with the Caribbean destination of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The flights from the largest airport in North Rhine-Westphalia can now be booked via lufthansa.com and eurowings.com.

The flights are operated in cooperation with Eurowings, which uses a fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft with 283 seats. A business class product is also on board on all intercontinental routes from the NRW state capital: Passengers benefit, among other things, from a comfort seat which, at the push of a button, automatically transforms into a two-metre-long bed with a horizontal lying surface (“full flat”). Premium Economy and Economy Class are also available for bookings. The intercontinental destinations from Düsseldorf complement the growing range of flights to attractive long-haul tourist destinations with which Lufthansa, together with Eurowings, is also present at the hubs of Frankfurt and Munich. All North American flights from Düsseldorf will be offered with a Lufthansa codeshare.

Destinations from Düsseldorf in detail

From NRW’s largest airport, Lufthansa flies six times a week to New York/Newark (EWR) – from 4 May 2020 to 23 October 2020 even daily. The flight starts at 11.35 a.m. in Düsseldorf and arrives at its destination at 1.55 p.m. local time. The return flight takes off from Newark at 4.35 p.m. and arrives in Düsseldorf at 6.05 a.m. the next day.

In the summer flight schedule 2020 Lufthansa will serve New York Airport John F. Kennedy (JFK) three times a week from 27 April – on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. In the period between 1 June and 13 September, Lufthansa will increase the frequency to six departures per week – then a connection to JFK will be offered every day except Tuesdays. Departure from Düsseldorf is at 1.10 p.m., landing at 3.30 p.m. local time in JFK. Return is at 5.15 p.m. local time, arrival in Düsseldorf takes place at 07.00 a.m. the next day.

Lufthansa flies to Miami (MIA) three times a week – Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. In the period from 3 June to 5 September, another flight on Sunday will supplement the service to Miami. Departure from Düsseldorf is at 12.25 p.m., landing in Miami at 4.40 p.m. local time. Return is at 6.25 p.m. local time, arrival in Düsseldorf is at 9.30 a.m. the next day.

Lufthansa will serve Fort Myers (RSW) three times a week in the 2020 summer timetable – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Departures from Düsseldorf on Tuesdays and Thursdays are at 12.10 p.m. and landings at 4.30 p.m. The return flight takes off from Fort Myers at 6.15 p.m. and arrives in Düsseldorf at 9.25 a.m. the next day. On Saturdays the plane takes off at 1.15 p.m. and lands in Florida at 5.35 p.m. Return is at 7.20 p.m. – arrival in Düsseldorf is then at 10.30 a.m.

Lufthansa connects the Caribbean destination of Punta Cana (PUJ) three times a week – Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Departure from Düsseldorf on Wednesdays and Sundays is at 1.20 p.m., landing is at 5.25 p.m. local time in Punta Cana. Return is at 6.55 p.m. local time, arrival in Düsseldorf takes place at 10.15 a.m. the next day. On Fridays the plane takes off at 1.50 p.m. and lands at 5.55 p.m.in Punta Cana. It returns at 7.25 p.m. – arrival in Düsseldorf is then at 10.45 a.m.

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Eurowings has made this announcement:

Off to Sylt – during the Christmas season, which is particularly popular with North Sea lovers, and over New Year’s Eve: Eurowings flies from Stuttgart to Sylt from 21 December 2019 until 05 January 2020. Thus, the airline supplements its existing service to Sylt from Düsseldorf. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Eurowings passengers can fly from Stuttgart to the popular North Sea Island. Tickets for the one-way flight can be booked from 39.99 € via the Eurowings website or the Eurowings App.

The largest North Frisian Island attracts over 900,000 tourists every year. On 99 square kilometers visitors come fully at their expense: Spectacular dune landscapes, long sand beaches with many possibilities for outdoor activities and culinary highlights constitute the charm of the island.

Eurowings has made this announcement:

New destinations in the Eurowings route network for the 2020 summer schedule: From May 21, 2020, Eurowings flies three times a week from Stuttgart to the Romanian capital Bucharest. The route will be operated Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

From May 23, 2020, Eurowings passengers are able to fly directly from Stuttgart to the Greek island of Kos twice a week. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, a Eurowings aircraft takes off in the direction of the eastern Aegean Sea.

Eurowings flies to the English Channel island of Jersey on Saturdays from May 23, 2020 on.

In addition, the Sofia destination, which is served from Stuttgart in the 2019/2020 winter flight schedule, will remain in operation in summer 2020. In summer, Eurowings flies to the Bulgarian metropolis on Tuesdays and Sundays.

Bucharest in southern Romania is the capital and economic heart of the country. The most characteristic building is the huge Parliament Palace from the time of communism with 1,100 rooms. In the nearby Lipscani quarter there is a dynamic nightlife as well as the tiny Romanian Orthodox church of Stavropoleos and the 15th century palace of Curtea Veche, where Prince Vlad III resided.

Kos is one of the islands of the Greek Dodecanese and is known for its many sandy beaches. It has impressive Greek and Roman landmarks, especially in and around the city of Kos. The port city is characterized by the fortress Neratzia from the 15th century. South of the fortress lie the ancient Agora ruins with a temple, a shrine and preserved columns.

Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands between England and France. The autonomous crown property of the United Kingdom with its mixture of British and French culture is known for its beaches, coastal footpaths, valleys and historic fortresses.

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Eurowings made this announcement:

New destinations in the Eurowings route network for the 2020 summer schedule:

From May 3, 2020, Eurowings flies three times a week from Cologne/Bonn to Málaga in Southern Spain. The route will be operated on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at a one-way price from 59.99€.

From May 1, 2020, Eurowings passengers fly directly from Düsseldorf to the Greek island of Santorini every Friday from 99.99€ per flight.

On May 31, 2020, the Düsseldorf to Verona connection will be launched in Italy. Flights will be offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from a one-way price of 69.99€.

The destinations Gdansk in Poland and Sofia in Bulgaria, which will be served from Düsseldorf in the 2019/2020 winter schedule, will also remain in the 2020 summer schedule and are available from 39.99€ per flight. Danzig is served on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, Sofia on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All routes can be booked as of now at eurowings.com or via the Eurowings App.

Málaga is a port city on the Costa del Sol in Spain. The Mediterranean flair and modern buildings meet sandy beaches and an appealing skyline. Numerous churches and chapels, palaces, fountains as well as parks and historical gardens invite visitors to stay. Those interested in art should definitely plan a visit to Pablo Picasso’s birthplace.

Santorini belongs to the archipelago of the Cyclades. Its origin goes back to an earthquake of about 1500 years ago, as a result of which the popular holiday home arose from the volcanic lava. Today, one still finds many beaches with black or red sand. Typical for Santorini are its pretty white buildings and the many churches with half-spherical blue domes.

Verona is located in Northern Italy in the Veneto region. Known as the scene of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”, the city is considered to be the most romantic in Italy. Also world-famous is the impressive Arena of Verona, a Roman amphitheater built in the 1st century, where opera performances and concerts still take place today.

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Eurowings is adding two new flights to its existing direct services from Düsseldorf to Barcelona and will thus be operating the route daily from June 1, 2020 and a total of 18 nonstop flights per week.

The connection from Düsseldorf to Košice, which will be resumed in the 2019/2020 winter schedule, will also continue in the summer timetable. Flights will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from a price of 59.99 euros per route.

There will also be an increased number of flights between Hamburg and Thessaloniki in Greece. With an additional direct connection, passengers will travel six times a week without detour to Thessaloniki from 3 July 2020. These flights can be booked from a one-way price of 49.99 euros.

The Spanish city of Barcelona is world-famous for its architecture. In particular, the Sagrada Família church and the many Gaudí works of art that characterize the cityscape attract countless tourists every year. Located in the northeast of the Iberian peninsula on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, the lively metropolis combines beach holiday and sightseeing in an outstanding way.

Košice is the second largest city in Slovakia and is located in the east not far from the Hungarian border. It is artistically influenced and is home to numerous museums as well as several theatres. The National Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra is of supra-regional importance. In the centre of Košice there are cinemas, bars, pubs and nightclubs. The nearby village of Wolovezkie Werkhi provides access to the mountains, which are ideal for hiking in summer and winter sports in winter.

Thessaloniki is a Greek port city on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean and the second largest city in the country. Due to its immediate location on the water, it is still considered as an important transhipment point in the Balkans. Lively alleys, numerous bars and restaurants as well as historical buildings form an attractive backdrop for visitors.