German airports lose 300,000 flights since 2019
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Annual departures at German airports have fallen by 300,000, an 18 percent drop since 2019, while airlines offer 35 million fewer seats.
Flight volume decline
A BDL analysis shows that the number of annual flights at German airports has decreased by 300,000 compared with 2019, representing an 18 percent reduction.
Seat capacity reduction
The same analysis reports that airlines now offer 35 million fewer seats than in 2019.
Route changes
473 flight connections that were regularly operated in 2019 have been permanently removed from schedules, while only 349 new destinations, mainly tourist‑focused, have been added in the same period.
Industry response
BDL chief executive Joachim Lang said new growth requires halving taxes and fees on air traffic from Germany, and IHK Düsseldorf chief executive Gregor Berghausen called for reduced tax and fee burdens to improve air connectivity.