Eurowings evaluates short‑time work and cuts winter schedule amid higher fuel costs
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Eurowings is in talks with the Federal Employment Agency about short‑time work for German operations and has reduced its winter flight programme, while fuel price increases add a three‑digit‑million‑euro burden.
Short‑time work plans
Eurowings is considering temporary short‑time work for its flight personnel in German operations during the winter period, according to a report from fvw.de. The airline is in discussions with the Federal Employment Agency about short‑time work, as noted by airliners.de.
Winter schedule adjustments
Eurowings has cut its winter flights from Cologne/Bonn and Stuttgart to Dubai, reducing its flight schedule by about five percent, as reported by aerotelegraph.com. The airline plans to operate 38 flights per week to the Middle East between 1 and 12 November and will start flights to Baghdad from 10 December, according to airliners.de.
The cuts will result in the use of fewer aircraft and crews, and Eurowings will negotiate new contracts with service providers such as catering and wet‑lease operators, per aerotelegraph.com.
Fuel cost impact
The jet‑crack premium for Eurowings has almost tripled, and the airline expects an additional fuel expense of almost €250 million this year, according to aerotelegraph.com. Eurowings describes the extra burden as a three‑digit‑million‑euro amount, as noted by airliners.de.
Operational overview
Eurowings operates 14 bases and announced that it will systematically analyse reserve holdings, aircraft utilisation and network structure, according to airliners.de. The airline also stated that it expects a positive overall result for the year despite the higher costs.
Eurowings’ transformation programme Ewolut aims to reduce the administration by 100 full‑time positions by the end of 2028, as reported by aerotelegraph.com.