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German Airports See 16% Drop in Passenger Numbers

Israa Farhan Passenger traffic through German airports rose by 2.8% in the first half of this year, yet the commercial aviation sector in Germany continues to face significant challenges, according to the German Aviation Association. Data shows that German airports handled a total of 99.4 million passengers between January and June 2025. However, this figure remains around 16% below the pre-pandemic levels recorded in 2019. In the same period last year, passenger numbers had increased by 10%. The German Aviation Association highlighted that Germany is lagging behind other European countries, attributing this to high taxes and airport fees. As a result, airlines are withdrawing aircraft from German airports and deploying them to more cost-competitive locations in other European countries. Low-cost carriers such as Ryanair and easyJet have removed roughly one in three aircraft that were previously based in Germany since 2019. Out of 190 planes in their German fleets, only 130 remain stationed in the country. Industry leaders warn that this trend is not only reducing Germany's international connectivity but is also causing economic losses worth billions. Each medium-haul aircraft supports about 170 jobs and contributes approximately 70 million euros to the nation's gross domestic product. To align with more competitive European markets, the association has called for government passenger fees, currently around 35 euros per traveler, to be cut by half. It also noted that a previously planned aviation tax reduction for 2026, which was later scrapped, would have sent a strong signal to the airline industry. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani