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Air Berlin plc & Co. Luftverkehrs KG (FWB: AB1), branded as airberlin or airberlin.com was a major German airline. At its peak, it was Germany's second-largest airline after Lufthansa, as well as Europe's tenth-largest airline in terms of passengers carried.
Air Berlin, also branded as Airberlin, was Germany's second largest airline after Lufthansa, and Europe's eighth largest airline in terms of passengers carried. Originally Air Berlin USA, Air Berlin was started as an American airline in 1978 as a subsidiary of an agricultural airline, Lelco.
Jul 21, 2023 · Air Berlin's financial issues and escalating costs led to its collapse in 2017, marking the end of an era for aviation in Germany. Despite efforts from Etihad to support the airline, Air Berlin's debt reached €781.9 million, leading to its insolvency and subsequent acquisition by Lufthansa.
Aug 16, 2017 · Instead of all its flights being grounded, Air Berlin has secured a bridge loan from the German government, so it will continue flying for the foreseeable future.
Jun 24, 2021 · Air Berlin first commenced operations 49 years and was an influential force in aviation until it ceased operations just four years ago. There were plenty of ups and downs along the way for the carrier. Here’s a look at the airline’s key milestones over the decades.
Oct 27, 2017 · The last flight of bankrupt German airline Air Berlin landed Friday, ending nearly 40 years of history for Germany's second largest airline. Flight AB 6210 from Munich landed at...
Jul 9, 2020 · The overwhelming majority of Air Berlin planes were either A320s or A330s, although the carrier also had a solitary A321 in its possession when it ceased to trade towards the end of 2017. Interestingly enough, although the A321 was successfully delivered to Air Berlin, it was never put into service.
Oct 9, 2017 · Now, most of Air Berlin’s long-haul flights have been canceled, while the rest will wind up operations on October 15.
Oct 29, 2017 · Air Berlin has operated its final flight – a one-hour ten-minute hop from Munich to Berlin – after white knight Etihad Airways withdrew its financial support in August and the German carrier ...
Oct 9, 2017 · Air Berlin declared bankruptcy in August following years of losses and the decision of its biggest shareholder, Gulf airline Etihad, to cease financing.
