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Safety Certification Delays Force Lufthansa to Block Most Business-Class Seats on New Dreamliners
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World Economic Forum Davos Spurs 150 Extra Flights to Friedrichshafen Airport
Friedrichshafen Airport recorded roughly 150 extra flight movements linked to the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, as fog and slot shortages in Switzerland diverted business jets and government aircraft across the border. The episode underscores the airport’s role as a strategic back-up hub for high-profile events.
Bavaria Reports 57 % Drop in New Asylum Applications and Record Returns in 2025
Bavaria’s 2025 statistics show more departures (19,413) than arrivals (13,850) of asylum seekers for the first time, reflecting stricter deportation and border-control policies. The shift may relieve administrative burdens but raises questions about workforce shortages.
Frankfurt Airport becomes first EU hub to deploy AI-driven APIDS security screening
Frankfurt Airport has activated APIDS, an AI tool that automatically highlights prohibited items on CT X-ray images, across all security lanes. Early results show double-digit throughput gains and lower false alarms, potentially cutting minimum-connection times for business travellers using Germany’s main hub.
Germany withdraws recognition of ‘Model 2001’ Russian passports, warns employers to check documents
Effective 1 January 2026, Germany no longer recognises Russian “Model 2001” passports for entry, visas or residence permits. Employers must verify that Russian staff and travellers hold newer booklets or risk visa refusals and travel disruption.
Lufthansa joins wave of carriers scaling back Middle-East schedules amid airspace-risk warnings
Lufthansa Group has curtailed overnight services to Israel and Jordan and prolonged its Tehran suspension as EASA warns of heightened mis-identification risk over Iran and Iraq. German business travellers should brace for longer routings, schedule changes and scarce re-booking options.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport reaches ACA Level 4, signalling deeper carbon-cut targets for supply chain
Berlin’s BER airport has earned Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4, committing the hub and its supply chain to aggressive emission-cut commitments—good news for corporates tracking the carbon footprint of German business travel.
German transport ministry boosts funding for ground power & pre-conditioned air systems at 21 airports
Berlin has injected fresh money into a grant scheme that helps German airports fit parking stands with electric ground-power and pre-conditioned air units—cutting emissions, noise and airline fuel costs while supporting Fit-for-55 goals.