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Eurowings has started 2026 with solid operational
performance and continued passenger growth. More than 3.6 million travellers
flew with the Lufthansa Group airline during the first three months of the
year, while customer satisfaction and seat occupancy both increased compared
with previous periods.
The airline operated around 27,000 flights to more
than 120 destinations during the quarter. More than 75 per cent of flights
arrived on time despite operational challenges caused by weather disruptions
and geopolitical tensions. Overall operational regularity reached 98.2 per
cent.
Temporary weather-related restrictions, including
several days of disrupted operations at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER),
affected schedules during the quarter. In addition, Eurowings adjusted parts of
its route network in response to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Despite these factors, the airline maintained strong
demand, particularly in the leisure travel segment.
Customer satisfaction and seat load factor increase
Passenger feedback also remained positive. Eurowings
achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 46, considered a strong result within
the aviation industry. According to customer surveys, more than 74 per cent of
passengers said they would choose to fly with Eurowings again.
At the same time, the average seat load factor rose to
84.4 per cent, reflecting continued high demand across the network.
Eurowings expanded its overall service offering by
five per cent in the first quarter, even as operations in parts of the Gulf
region remained restricted.
Berlin expansion strengthens European network
A major focus of growth remains Berlin-Brandenburg
Airport. For the first time, Eurowings will serve 47 destinations from BER
during the summer schedule, further expanding its role in the German capital.
The airline is strengthening connections between
Berlin and major European cities and capitals. New direct routes include
London, Lisbon and Sarajevo, while flights to Rome are scheduled to begin in
November.
At the same time, Eurowings is increasing frequencies
on several high-demand leisure routes to warm-weather destinations, targeting
both holidaymakers and family travellers departing from Berlin.
Point-to-point segment remains under pressure
Despite strong operational performance and growing
passenger numbers, the Lufthansa Group’s point-to-point business segment —
consisting of Eurowings and its stake in SunExpress — recorded an adjusted EBIT
loss of 215 million euros in the first quarter of 2026.
According to the company, the result reflects both the
traditionally weaker winter season and the continued rise in taxes and charges
affecting Germany as an aviation hub.
Meanwhile, the number of employees at Eurowings
increased to 5,500.
Image Credit: © Eurowings
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