Flying as the most popular travel option: decline in passenger volume during the summer vacation leads to increasing frustration

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The article deals with the current situation of air traffic in Germany. Despite the high demand and the desire of many travelers to travel by plane, the number of routes offered by German airports decreases. This is partly due to the regulative cost loads and increased fees. The ADV airport association therefore appeals to the federal ministries to free air traffic from its bonds and to promote the growth of this key industry. A solution to the problems would also have a positive impact on the federal budget. Find out more in this article from Berlin.
The article deals with the current situation of air traffic in Germany. Despite the high demand and the desire of many travelers to travel by plane, the number of routes offered by German airports decreases. This is partly due to the regulative cost loads and increased fees. The ADV airport association therefore appeals to the federal ministries to free air traffic from its bonds and to promote the growth of this key industry. A solution to the problems would also have a positive impact on the federal budget. Find out more in this article from Berlin. (Symbolbild/MB)

passenger volume at German airports reached the highest value during the summer season

This year the passenger volume at German airports reached its peak during the summer holidays. Despite regulatory obstacles and increasing costs, many Germans are still drawn to the distance. According to Ralph Beisel, the managing director of the ADV airport association, is still a popular means of transportation for travelers: "Over 60 percent of holidaymakers and visitors choose a flight."

why German airports do disappointing in comparison

In the 31st calendar week of the year, a total of 4.88 million passengers were counted at German airports, which indicates the climax of the summer travel wave. However, the current passenger volume is 13.6 percent below the 2019 value. In European comparison, Germany has the lowest recreation rate in air traffic, which is 10 to 15 percentage points lower than the average. European airlines avoid German airports due to the high cost loads. The travelers are the victims of this development because more and more flight destinations are canceled and fewer routes are offered.

effects of regulatory cost loads

A cause of the poor performance of German airports is the increasing costs. This includes air traffic tax, air safety fees and the flight safety fees. These additional costs are passed on to flight prices and influence the attractiveness of German airports for airlines. Without a course correction by the Federal Government, further price increases can be expected in the future.

long -term trend of passenger growth

Although the cumulative passenger volume increased by 7 percent compared to the same period in the first 31 weeks of the year, the dynamics of growth due to the high location costs in Germany decrease. This negative influence affects the long -term development of air traffic in Germany.

appeal to the federal government

The ADV Airport Association appeals to the specialist ministries of traffic, economy and finance to take measures to strengthen air traffic in Germany. An initiative between the departments could free the air traffic from regulatory obstacles and promote the growth of this important industry. In the end, this could have a positive effect on the federal budget.