Policy Brief
December 2025
Dear Readers, Germany has lost ground as an aviation location. The federal government has recognized this and decided to reduce aviation taxes and fees. This is an…
Policy Brief
July 2025
EU AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS Reconciling consumer protection and operational reality
AVIATION IN GERMANY Relief urgently needed
GERMANY’S AVIATION…
Policy Brief Special October 2025
AVIATION POLICY IN GERMANY AND EUROPE – 25 FACTS
Dear readers, Have you ever wondered how many “Schöggeli” (chocolates) SWISS hands out to its guests…
Fit for 55
55 percent less CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 1990: that is the EU's target. The “Fit for 55” legislative package sets out how to achieve this. Three initiatives are particularly…
Policy Brief
April 2025
COALITION AGREEMENT Important signals for the aviation industry
EU AVIATION STRATEGY When will Europe strengthen its sovereignty?
PTL FUELS The…
Germany needs efficient, well-connected airports. Together with the domestic hub airlines, they connect the export-oriented German economy with the world.
Aviation policy is a priority in many regions of the world. Infrastructure and airlines are specifically promoted in order to gain market share in global markets and secure connectivity.
Every day, the airlines in the Lufthansa Group transport around 400,000 passengers to their destination. In the event of delays, the European Passenger Rights Regulation applies - which is legally…
