First of 19 new Airbus jets arrives for Condor from ALC

Aircraft management and leasing giant, Air Lease Corporation confirmed it had delivered the first of nineteen new Airbus jets to German leisure airline Condor.  

“ALC is pleased to announce this significant first of 19 new Airbus aircraft delivery to Condor today,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation. “The A321-200neo will modernize Condor’s jet fleet with a new standard of fuel-efficiency, performance and passenger comfort, and continue ALC’s leadership position as Condor’s largest aircraft Lessor.”

The Airbus A321-200neo comes from ALC’s orderbook, Condor ordered 17 A321-200neos and 2 A320-200neos which are scheduled to be delivered to the carrier between now and the end of 2027. In addition to these aircraft, ALC currently has three A321s and two A320s on long-term lease to the airline.

“We are thrilled to continue to build our strong relationship with Condor with our first A321neo delivery to the airline,” added Lauren Kervick, Vice President of Air Lease Corporation. “Our A321-200neos will fill an important role in Condor’s growing fleet and expanding route network.”

“Condor is looking forward to welcome another A321neo to the fleet,” said Björn Walther, Chief Financial Officer of Condor. “We are delighted to have ALC onboard as our long-term partner for further 18 narrowbody aircraft. Thanks to this strong partnership, we will soon be offering guests on short and medium-haul routes the most modern and efficient fleet in Europe.”

The Condor A321neo flies in a two-class configuration with Business Class and Economy Class. The cabin has a total of 233 seats in a 3-3 seating arrangement. Guests can enjoy the "FlyConnect" internet and entertainment portal on board, where the latest entertainment program with blockbusters, classics, children's films and a wide range of music and magazines is available to stream on personal devices free of charge. In the “FlyConnect” portal, guests can also purchase various data packages to stay connected above the clouds.

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Condor prioritizes digital cargo growth, partnering with cargo . one

Condor, Germany’s most popular leisure airline, has entered a new expanded partnership with cargo.one to make its entire global network available on the market leading digital procurement platform. The airline is now working closely with cargo . one to target thousands of freight forwarders across cargo . one’s vast footprint of markets. Condor will work with cargo.one experts to bolster digital sales efforts in key forwarding markets such as Europe and USA.  

With almost 70 years of air cargo experience and a world-famous bold livery, Condor is a key carrier in the DACH aviation sector. Utilizing belly capacity from a fleet of more than 50 aircraft and ground facilities in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Zurich, Condor offers capacity to over 100 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Indian Ocean, North America and the Caribbean. Condor’s cargo operations benefit from its growing fleet of ultra modern and fuel efficient Airbus A330neo wide body aircraft. 

Partnership means Condor’s entire global network will be available for instant digital booking on cargo.one

Condor and cargo.one teams closely collaborate to enrich offer quality and boost digital adoption rates

cargo.one will help Condor to maximize belly capacity digital sales for its super-efficient Airbus long-haul fleet 

                         

WestJet and Condor start codeshare deal and expand interlining arrangements.

WestJet is expanding its long-standing partnership with German leisure carrier, Condor Airlines. furthering the airlines' previous interline agreement, as well as offering a codeshare arrangement for the first time in 10 years.

Through the agreement, WestJet will sell itineraries on flights operated by Condor Airlines from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax to Germany's busiest airport, with the ease of a single ticket and through-checked baggage, earning WestJet Dollars throughout. Additionally, Condor guests looking to explore Canada can take advantage of WestJet's expansive domestic network with the same benefits. WestJet will also provide connectivity to the United States for Condor guests connecting through Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax later this summer.

"Through the expansion of our partnership with Condor Airlines, we are unlocking amazing opportunities for our guests in Europe and Canada to access an extensive list of tourism destinations on both sides of the Atlantic," said John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "Our shared passion for affordable leisure travel has allowed our partnership to evolve to meet the growing demand for transatlantic travel, and we look forward to welcoming the world to Canada this summer."

"With Condor's return to Calgary, it's been high time for us to strengthen our ties with WestJet and improve travel for our passengers and sales partners," says Jens Boyd, Commercial Director at Condor. "Everyone will be able to access our joint codeshare network to Frankfurt and beyond through WestJet.com, and services can be added irrespective of where the ticket was booked. In parallel, we are streamlining connections at all Canadian airports by allowing our passengers to go to their connecting gate right after immigration without having to pick up their luggage first." 

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One new Airbus A321neo delivered to Condor

Aviation Capital Group LLC, a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, has confirmed the delivery of one A321neo to Condor Flugdienst. The jet is powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and is the first of four aircraft scheduled to be delivered to the airline by ACG.

“It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we commemorate the delivery of Condor Flugdienst’s first Airbus A321neo. This milestone marks a significant achievement in our flourishing partnership with Condor, an airline renowned for its exceptional service and operational excellence. Our collaboration continues to strengthen, driven by shared values and a mutual commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and the environment,” said Carter White, ACG Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.

"After the first A320neo joined Condor’s fleet in April, we are now delighted to take delivery of the first A321neo with ACG, which will be the backbone of our short-medium haul fleet," said Björn Walter, CFO of Condor. "With the continuation of the fleet renewal on short and medium-haul routes, Condor will soon be operating the most modern fleet in Europe."

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BOC Aviation orders six Airbus just to lease to German airline Condor

BOC Aviation Limited has confirmed it has agreed to purchase four new Airbus A321NEO and two new Airbus A320NEO aircraft from Airbus, and then these modern jets will be leased to German holiday and leisure carrier Condor. The aircraft have a scheduled delivery date in 2027 and 2028 and will be placed on long-term lease arrangements with Condor as it seeks to embark on a massive expansion programme. 

“We are delighted to be working with Condor once again, supporting its fleet growth and renewal with these six latest technology aircraft,” said Steven Townend, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, of BOC Aviation. “This transaction adds to our delivery pipeline of the world’s most advanced aircraft models, which will enable our Company to continue on its path of long-term sustainable growth.”

“The successful deal with BOC Aviation Limited is another important step to becoming the operator of one of the most modern and efficient fleets in Europe. The partnership is extremely important for us and we are grateful for the continuous support and trustful cooperation with our new partner”, said Björn Walther, Chief Financial Officer, Condor.

One of the newest members of the fleet landed at Düsseldorf Airport from Toulouse on the 18th of December and started operating scheduled flights a few days later on Friday with a flight first to Frankfurt and then on to a long-haul service. The A330neo, registration D-ANRT is dedicated to Ralf Teckentrup with a special livery that had been unveiled at an exclusive event attended by representatives from the fields of politics, aviation and industry as well as employees from Condor.  The A330neo also bears the words "thank you, tecke" - a dedication to Ralf Teckentrup in recognition of 20 years of tireless commitment.

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Alaska Airlines and Condor expand codeshare deal

Alaska Airlines has confirmed it will be expanding the partnership with Condor Airlines, a global partner for the carrier since March 2017.

The bilateral codeshare agreement enables Alaska and Condor to sell each other’s flights and just last week, the German leisure airline, Condor began marketing and selling more than 70 Alaska routes across the U.S. This summer, Alaska began marketing and selling from Condor’s 12 U.S. gateway cities to Frankfurt, Germany – the carrier’s home airport – including Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles (LAX) and Anchorage. Each airline can sell the seats on selected flights as if they were their own, in a sense putting their “code” on the flights. It offers a seamless travel experience for guests across the two airlines. Flyers will enjoy the simplicity of purchasing connecting flights on both airlines using one reservation, along with seamless ticketing, check-in, boarding and checked baggage during their travel. 

“We continue to bolster our international partner portfolio, giving our guests convenient access to more of the globe. Condor provides a key link with its nonstops from Alaska’s gateway cities to Europe and beyond,” said Nat Pieper, senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances at Alaska Airlines. “We look forward to expanding our codeshare with Condor to destinations beyond Frankfurt in the near future.”  

Condor’s newest addition to its fleet is the Airbus A330neo, known for the quietest cabin in the world compared to other aircraft of its size. Condor flies the A330neo between the U.S. and Germany in a three-class configuration: business, premium economy and economy.  

The airline recently launched its new business class product with lie-flat seats that include a larger bed and wider legroom, plus a gourmet menu and beverage service. Premium economy class also offers additional legroom with footrests to help stretch out, and meal service and complimentary beverages. All classes enjoy generous storage space, state-of-the-art inflight entertainment systems with 4K monitors and Bluetooth connectivity to use with personal wireless headphones. 

Condor is expanding in the U.S. The airline recently announced it will begin new nonstop service from both Miami and San Antonio to Frankfurt in May 2024. 

Condor expands cooperation with SeatBoost

Log-in, bid and if you're lucky win an upgrade to Business Class: Condor guests can now also bid for free seats in a higher travel class on short-haul and medium-haul flights in a live auction via the SeatBoost app. On selected long-haul flights, it has already been possible to bid for upgrades to Premium Economy Class or Business Class since April 2023. Flights with Condor can be booked with tour operators and at travel agencies. Flight tickets are available at www.condor.com and by phone.

The auctions are activated 24 hours in advance and end about one hour before departure. During this period, all participants can follow the auction live in the free SeatBoost app. In order to place a bid, guests must be checked in. Only the person winning pays the amount bid. The new boarding pass for Business Class is displayed directly in the SeatBoost app.

Ravensburger toys on Condor flights

Memory, puzzles and puzzle books: from now on, the blue triangle of the world-famous publisher will adorn the children's toys on board Condor. On all flights from Germany, there will be free Ravensburger toys for the little guests. The range consists of six activity-based items manufactured in Europe and geared to different age groups. This further expands the cooperation between the two traditional companies. With the games from Ravensburger, Condor not only offers playful occupation during the flight, but the little passengers can also take a piece of travel adventure with them off the plane.

The vacation airline and the toy manufacturer jointly developed six high-quality products: A Memory® consisting of 24 picture cards in the Condor design, a puzzle card that can be sent as a vacation greeting, and booklets such as "My colorful vacation puzzles", coloring and puzzle fun with Condor and airport pages.

As part of the cooperation, a Condor Kids Airport has already been implemented at Ravensburger Spieleland on Lake Constance.

On board, in addition to the activity-based items, the children's movies, cinema classics from Walt Disney, radio plays and songs provide plenty of entertainment for the little passengers. On all flights, meals specially designed for children are also served on request.

San Antonio International Airport Announces First-Ever Nonstop Flights to Europe

San Antonio International Airport announces first-ever nonstop flights to Europe

 

The seventh largest city in the nation and among the fastest growing metros, San Antonio, made history last week with a major announcement -- its first trans-Atlantic direct flight to Europe. Beginning May 17, 2024, Condor Airlines will begin seasonal, nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Frankfurt (FRA), a major access point with almost 300 nonstop destinations to more than 90 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. The news today fuels the greater San Antonio region's expanding footprint and its position as a global brand.

"This a spectacular win for San Antonio," said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. "This is the first time people in San Antonio will be able to fly from SAT to Europe nonstop and vice-versa. Germany is where San Antonio has the most demand for travel in Europe because of the cultural, historic, tourism, military, and business ties."

SAT's first-ever nonstop trans-Atlantic service on Condor will have an annual $34 million estimated economic impact to the region.

"This nonstop route to Frankfurt is a big win for the City of San Antonio and our regional businesses," said Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, President & CEO of greater:SATX, the economic development partnership for the region. "I'm bullish on our air service progress and even more excited about what this means for supporting new corporate growth in our San Antonio region. With each added nonstop flight, San Antonio is better positioned to continue growing our base of manufacturing, technology, financial services, life sciences, and clean energy industries."

San Antonio-based corporations will benefit from the global flight through increased tourism and business opportunities the direct flight will deliver, including financial services and fintech leader, USAA and grocery and private brand guru, H-E-B.

"San Antonio, or Military City USA as we like to call it, is a hub for growth, talent, and tourism, and the connectivity this brings will help accelerate our city's progress," said Wayne Peacock, President & CEO of USAA. This new flight route represents a collaborative effort across business, tourism and government organizations, all of which care deeply about the San Antonio community. It opens the door to the rest of Europe and beyond but, more importantly, shows the power of San Antonians when they unite around a shared mission."

"San Antonio has been the largest and fastest-growing U.S. city without nonstop transatlantic service, and we're proud to announce our first nonstop flight to Europe," said Craig Boyan, President of H-E-B. We've also added nonstop service to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Kansas City with plans for many more destinations as we continue to invest in our airport and air service."

Tickets are on sale now and Condor will service the flight with its new fuel-efficient Airbus A330-900neo aircraft that features 310 total seats with 30 in Business Class, 64 in Premium Economy, and 216 in Economy. The new seasonal service will operate from May 17-September 6, 2024.

Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports, San Antonio Airport System, said Condor is a welcome addition for SAT, which will help attract other airlines and more destinations.

"This is just the beginning of so much more to come at SAT," Saenz said. "We fully believe San Antonio will utilize this service to Europe and take advantage of Condor's extremely competitive airfares. Once that happens, we anticipate Condor will expand their services even further."

Visit San Antonio, the region's tourism and convention destination marketing organization, and greater:SATX will work in partnership with the City of San Antonio to market the new service globally.

"The inaugural non-stop transatlantic flight by Condor Airlines marks a monumental step in our journey to elevate San Antonio into a global brand," declared Marc Anderson, President and CEO of Visit San Antonio. "Our data unequivocally demonstrates the demand within the San Antonio region for these flights. This data has not only struck a chord with Condor Airlines' executives but will also serve as a compelling narrative to entice other airlines, both domestically and internationally, as we continue to share the exciting stories of the ever-evolving San Antonio."

Ralf Teckentrup, CEO of Condor, said the airline is focused on providing quality service and good value.

"With our growing fleet of A330neos, we can provide better travel options to more Americans every year," Teckentrup said. "I am particularly proud to offer the only nonstop connection from San Antonio, Texas to Frankfurt, Germany – the heart of Europe, where travelers can enjoy the popular touristic sights of Germany or travel beyond conveniently by air, road or rail. I invite everyone to try out our newest and most luxurious in-flight experience ever."

Initially, Condor will operate flights three days a week under the following schedule:

Mondays:

Depart SAT at 10:05 p.m.; Arrive at FRA at 3:20 p.m. the next day

Depart FRA at 3:40 p.m.; Arrive at SAT at 8:05 p.m.

Wednesdays/Fridays:

Depart SAT at 8:25 p.m.; Arrive at FRA at 1:40 p.m. the next day

Depart FRA at 2:00 p.m.; Arrive at SAT at 6:25 p.m.

The anticipated flight times are:

San Antonio to Frankfurt: 10 hours, 15 minutes

Frankfurt to San Antonio: 11 hours, 25 minutes

To book a flight on Condor Airlines, visit Condor.com. To learn more about all of SAT's nonstop destinations, please visit the airport's website.

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Condor expands entertainment offering with ARD Plus onboard

Behind the scenes: Condor and ARD Plus give exciting insights into the everyday life of cockpit and cabin crews as well as the tasks in the technical department. The docu-series "Mittendrin-Flughafen Frankfurt" provides an insight into a world that passengers do not encounter directly during their journey. Most recently, Condor was featured in the series with a landing gear change on a Boeing 767 as well as accompanying a crew on their Punta Cana turnaround. Condor is also featured in the new season with behind-the-scenes glimpses of the operation of the factory-new long-haul fleet, consisting of A330neo aircraft.

"The films about Condor are very popular with our viewers," says Andreas Graf, hr journalist and regular contributor to the docu-series "mittendrin-Flughafen Frankfurt". "With 3.8 million clicks on YouTube and half a million views in the ARD media library, the four episodes featuring Condor are among the most successful in the Hessischer Rundfunk docu-series. We are very proud of this successful collaboration. Further episodes with Condor for "Mittendrin" are planned. Because Condor belongs to Hesse!"

The four Condor episodes are now available to guests on almost all flights and complement the wide range of free in-flight entertainment.Crime fans can also look forward to further episodes of "Tatort" or "WAPO Duisburg" from the ARD Plus program. For kids, new shows from "Wissen macht Ah" and "Die Maus" are also on board, expanding the previous selection of ARD Plus content in the in-flight program at Condor.

ARD Plus offers a wide selection of ARD's most popular TV movies, series, shows, documentaries and children's programs that are no longer available in the ARD Mediathek, including the largest Tatort archive.

Pratt & Whitney secures EngineWise maintenance agreement with Condor

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, confirmed this week that Condor Flugdienst GmbH has signed an EngineWise Maintenance long-term agreement for their fleet of 41 GTF-powered Airbus A320neo family aircraft, made up of 13 A320neo and 28 A321neo aircraft.

From L to R: Scott Cika, regional vice president, Customer Business for Europe at Pratt & Whitney and the Condor Flugdienst GmbH team including Axel Schefe, group director, Fleet Management & Strategic Maintenance Procurement, Arndt Berlage, senior contracting manager, Björn Walther, chief financial officer and Sabina Heil, senior manager, Fleet Management, Aircraft Leasing in front of the GTF engine.

"GTF-powered aircraft will provide an exceptional combination of economic and environmental benefits for our business and passengers," said Björn Walther, chief financial officer at Condor. "EngineWise services will provide the insights we need to optimize the efficiency of fleet and operations, to support our ambition to enable responsible, and at the same time comfortable, travels with significantly reduced carbon emissions, lower fuel consumption and less noise."

Condor resumes flights to Antalya, Turkey

Condor resumes flights to Antalya, Turkey

On the morning of 12th May, three Condor flights took off for Antalya as the airline resumed services to the city.  

The popular German leisure airline says trips to the holiday destination of choice for many can be booked with various tour operators and travel agents and also its own website. 

The start was made by flight DE 202 from Düsseldorf, followed by DE 154 from Hamburg and flight DE 142 from Frankfurt. The fourth and final flight of the day was DE 746 from Munich in the afternoon. The flights from Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Munich were each operated with an Airbus A320, while an Airbus A321 was used in Frankfurt.

In addition to the daily connections from Frankfurt, Hamburg and Düsseldorf, Condor also brings travellers to Antalya from Munich on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and from Leipzig every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

The popular sunny destination is the centre of the Turkish Riviera. The region is popular and known for its dream beaches, pleasantly warm water temperatures and a mild climate all year round.

New Gourmet Menu in Condor Business Class

Business Class guests can now look forward to these and other summery appetizers. They are part of the new Taste the World gourmet menu, which will be served on long-haul flights from the start of the 2023 summer flight schedule.

Frankfurt green sauce tartlet served with lemon pepper roast beef

For example, on departures from Frankfurt, a variety of appetizers will include Norwegian Ikarimi salmon with lentil salad, oriental curried date dip and baby greens salad with tomato tarragon dressing, in addition to the Frankfurt green sauce tartlets. Guests can then choose from three main courses on board: Cajun chicken breast with potato wedges, broccoli and tomato salsa or cod fillet with pea puree, creamed cabbageand lobster bisque or italian tagliatelle with truffle cream sauce and spinach. The gourmet menu is rounded off with a cheese plate and a lemon tartlet with meringue topping. Depending on the departure time, a summery-light dinner or a sweet-hearted breakfast will be served before landing. As a refreshment in between, Häagen-Dazs ice cream is available on selected daytime flights.

A premium menu is included for Premium Economy Class guests. The main dishes also change for the summer flight schedule, for example, a herbed chicken fillet served with Mediterranean grilled vegetables and polenta. Ben & Jerry's ice cream isserved during the day on select flights. In addition to the menu included in the fare on long-haul flights, Economy Class guests also have the option of pre-ordering a premium menu for 17.99 euros up to 24 hours before departure.

The menus in Premium Economy Class and Business Class are also available as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and children's menus. Reservations can be made free of charge up to 24 hours before departure.

The range of beverages on board will be expanded to include champagne, fruity cocktails and "Ferien Lager" a pleasantly lightlager developed with the experimental beer brand BrewDog.

On short- and medium-haul flights, hot Taste the World dishes and snacks can be pre-ordered, up to 24 hours before departure, starting at 4.49 euros. For Business Class guests, in-flight meals are free of charge.

Condor and BrewDog present vacation beer Ferien Lager

Brewed in Berlin and around the world with Condor: from now on, the ideal vacation companion will be served on board Germany's most popular vacation airline. Together with BrewDog, the experimental beer brand from Berlin, the variety "Ferien Lager" was developed. The pleasantly light lager not only whets the appetite for vacation in terms of taste, but also comes in a can with a yellow-striped Condor look to match. With the new beverage, the vacation airline is expanding its generous in-flight catering offering.

Christian Schmitt, COO of Condor: "We are looking forward to serving our guests, together with BrewDog, "Ferien Lager". Whether en route to a beach vacation or on the way to the next adventure trip, the creation is the ideal companion to get in the mood for time away already on board. Even more, the cans were designed in our sunny Condor stripes."

With an alcohol content of 5.0%, "Holiday Lager" is a light pale that features a balanced combination of Simcoe, Sapphire, Hüll Melon and Cascade hops. This unique blend of hops not only gives the beer a fruity flavor, but also provides an incomparable aroma.

"We are excited about this wonderful partnership: vacation flyer meets pale lager, the result is a "vacation lager" - and a very special one at that. Left naturally cloudy, brewed with real aroma hops and a lot of time. The result is a wonderfully honest pale with an approachable character," explains BrewDog Germany CEO Adrian Klie.

The joint project was implemented with a lot of passion and is the starting signal for the cooperation. "Ferien Lager" is available now on every Condor flight, as well as in the BrewDog online store at www.brewdog.de. Travel with Condor can be booked with tour operators and in travel agencies, and flight tickets are available at www.condor.com and by phone.

Fifth Condor A330neo takes off on first commercial flight

Second A330neo in "Beach" takes off: After taking delivery of the factory-new aircraft in Frankfurt last Friday, the aircraft will take off for its commercial maiden flight at around 4:30 p.m. today. With around 250 guests, the first destination is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport on Mauritius. The aircraft with the registration D-ANRJ will thus be the second aircraft of the "Beach" colour to join the long-haul fleet with immediate effect. It is the fifth new long-haul aircraft for Condor and the 100th delivery of this aircraft type for the manufacturer Airbus.

Condor A330neo destinations

At the end of 2022, the first factory-new A330neo aircraft took off on its maiden flight to the Indian Ocean. Since then, Condor has received four more long-haul aircraft and expects to receive another on average every month until 2024. The Condor A330neo currently flies several times a week to Mauritius, the Maldives, Punta Cana, Varadero, New York-JFK and, as of now, Cancún.

Guests can look forward to a much more spacious feel on their flights, the latest generation of in-flight entertainment and, for the first time, onboard connectivity. The new aircraft all feature state-of-the-art engines from the manufacturer Rolls Royce, which are particularly efficient thanks to the latest technology and can be operated with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The aircraft also feature state-of-the-art flight and navigation systems that have been further developed especially for Condor to meet customer-specific requirements. This enables noise- and CO2-efficient approach and departure procedures, as well as a significant reduction in noise pollution of up to 60 percent.

Condor and Air Prishtina connect Germany with Kosovo

Condor and Air Prishtina connect Germany with Kosovo

The start of a long-term partnership: The vacation airline Condor and the travel provider Air Prishtina now connect Germany with Kosovo. Since the end of March 2023, there have been three flights a week from Düsseldorf and one from Munich to Pristina, the capital of the republic. An Airbus A320 will be used.

Air Prishtina is one of the leading providers of affordable and high-quality air travel to Kosovo, northern Macedonia and Montenegro, and Condor is pleased to have gained a strong partner here.

Due to the positive booking trend, the number of weekly connections is to be increased again in the coming winter. The flights can be booked via the Air Prishtina website.

Condor introduces auctions for the best seats..... pushing the price of air travel higher.

In a move to make more money from passengers, the German leisure airline Condor is introducing a way for customers to bid against each other to get better seats for more money.

The airline will auction off available seats in Business Class or Premium Economy Class on selected long-haul flights. Short-haul and medium-haul flights will be added soon.

Auctions will start 24 hours before and end approximately 60 minutes before departure. During this period, all participants can follow the auction live in the free SeatBoost app. To participate, Condor guests need the app, a credit card for payment and they should have checked in for their flight in advance. Online check-in is possible via the Condor app or online.

Within 24 hours before departure, guests can check the SeatBost app to see if an auction is available for their flight. The participant with the highest bid at the end of the auction is awarded the desired upgrade. Only the person winning pays the amount bid. The new boarding pass for Business Class or Premium Economy Class is displayed directly in the SeatBoost app.

New Condor A330neo takes off from Frankfurt for the first time

This week the Condor A330neo with the registration D-ANRE took off for the first time with guests on board. On the way from Frankfurt to the Maldives, guests will enjoy the new Condor product of the fourth new long-haul aircraft. 

The aircraft was transferred from the Airbus site in Toulouse to Frankfurt in the middle of last week. Since then, the final work on the aircraft and the required aeronautical inspections have been carried out. With the transfer of the A330neo to its own AOC, the first passenger flight could take place today.

Condor expects to take delivery of a total of 18 factory-new long-haul aircraft, which will completely replace the current B767 fleet by 2024 as part of the overall long-haul fleet renewal program. This year, Germany's most popular vacation carrier is expecting one new aircraft a month. The 2-liter aircraft boasts state-of-the-art engines from Rolls Royce and special aerodynamics. Thanks to the latest technology, these are particularly efficient and can run on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), resulting in 20 percent lower CO2 emissions with significant fuel savings. Condor thus inextricably links vacation and responsible travel.

All information on the new aircraft can be found at https://condor-a330neo.com/en-gb.

New Prime Seat on Condor's Airbus A330neo

On board the new Airbus A330neo long-haul aircraft Condor offers its guests a completely new flight experience and more comfort than ever with the Prime Seat. In addition to Condor Business Class amenities, such as a freshly boiled organic egg for breakfast, the four Prime Seats in the front row of the cabin offer even more space, a bigger bed, opposite seating, a huge screen and other exclusive benefits. A Prime Seat can be booked for guests with a Business Class ticket from EUR 199.99 per route.

Prime Seat offers exclusivity and comfort

The Prime Seats are in the front row of the A330neo's Business Class and offer even more room to stretch your legs with a larger bed and wider legroom. Comfortable pyjamas are an additional feel-good factor. The Prime Seats offer an opposite seating option, including its own seat belt and with a table in the centre. Travel partners can comfortably toast with a drink, chat or play cards. In addition, Prime Seat guests enjoy the best entertainment on the even larger 24-inch 4K monitor, with a screen diagonal of over 60 centimetres. A sweet and salty snack basket is served and remains at the seat throughout the flight. For those who would like to stay online above the clouds, the Prime Seat comes with a free internet package for unlimited text messaging.

New way of travelling on board A330neo

The new Condor A330neo impresses with numerous amenities for guests in all booking classes. Among the highlights for Business Class are full-lie-flat sleeper seats, which can be comfortably and continuously converted into a 1.99-meter-long flat bed. Each guest has direct access to the aisle and, thanks to generous storage areas and a cocktail table, plenty of space for personal items.

Condor guests enjoy a completely transformed and extensive in-flight entertainment program. They can watch over 250 movies and 160 series free of charge and in the highest 4K picture quality on their own screens. The new Bluetooth function allows the usage of personal wireless headphones. Guests who would like to stay connected above the clouds can use the high-speed broadband internet. Every seat is also equipped with a USB A/C port or socket.

On long-haul flights, internationally-inspired Taste the World menus with several courses allow all guests on board to get their culinary money's worth. Depending on the booking class, Condor guests are served a Standard, Premium or Gourmet Menu. Special menus, such as lactose- or gluten-free, can be ordered in advance up to 24 hours before departure.

Condor flies to Almería, Spain

Welcome to Andalusia: starting in summer 2023, Condor will fly to Almería. From May 12, Germany's most popular leisure airline will fly nonstop from Dusseldorf to the Spanish port city on Fridays. Not only is Condor adding another popular Spanish destination to its portfolio, but also offering the only direct connection from Germany. 

The flights are operated by an A320. Travel with Condor can be booked with tour operators and in travel agencies. Flight tickets are available as usual at www.condor.com and by telephone.

Almería is in the popular vacation region of Andalusia, in southern Spain. The charming city inspires with white houses, by which cozy lanes meander. Wide avenues of palm trees provide shade, as Almería is also known for its many hours of sunshine. One of the region's most famous sights, the impressive Alhambra city castle in Granada, is just under two hours away.