Air travel comes and goes Germany in the first half of 2023 is likely to reach only 78% of the rate before the COVID pandemic broke out in 2020, according to figures released by the German Aviation Association (BDL) on Saturday. This means that Germany is lagging behind EU countries in this regard, with air travel in other European countries just 94% of pre-pandemic levels. However, this figure represents a growth of 20% compared to the first half of 2022.
What are the reasons for the slow recovery?
BDL indicates the lower level of domestic air travel, which has only reached 56% of pre-pandemic levels, is the main reason for the slow recovery. “Here, the shift in traffic flow to road and rail is noticeable, among other things,” it said.
However, the drop in domestic flights can also be attributed to low-cost airlines avoiding most flights. German airportwhile increasing their services elsewhere.
This is reflected in statistics showing that the number of connections from German airports is a third lower than before the pandemic. (Also read | Singapore Cruise: The perfect way to explore the city and its surroundings)
Only four of Germany’s major airports — Dortmund, Hahn, Karlsruhe and Memmingen — will offer more flights in the first half of 2023 than in the same period in 2019, largely due to the presence of airlines. not cheap.
Economy airline Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has previously criticized German airports for their high fees. His airline and low-cost carrier Wizz have increased the number of flights they offer outside of Germany.
Long-haul flights, on the other hand, have recovered better from the pandemic, with trips to and from North America being the biggest factor.
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