It isn't just the Llucmajor-headquartered Air Europa that sees possibilities. New players in Germany are emerging: one of them, Schauninsland Reisen, will be operating flights in 2017.
The regional goverment's director-general of ports and airports, Xavier Ramis, says that the government is following what is happening with Air Berlin. "It isn't great news, but the current economic situation will enable other operators to enter the market. The aim should be that the reduction in the number of Air Berlin flights affects workers as little as possible."
As reported yesterday, the Lufthansa low-cost subsidiary Eurowings will be taking over Air Berlin routes, with the lease for fifty Air Berlin's Airbus planes being put under Lufthansa's name. An issue with this has to do with handling at Palma's Son Sant Joan airport. Acciona is the company which currently provides the service to Air Berlin. A different company, Groundforce (which is part of Globalia, as is Air Europa), looks after Lufthansa flights, including those of Eurowings.
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Hope you get your Volotea flights Malcolm. They have just cancelled my 4 flights in October with no reasons given. Only €25 per person compensation. I am very disappointed as I had great faith in this airline. Reliability is the game with airlines. They need our trust in booking ahead for competitive prices. We don't need to be let down like this. I have re-booked my flights with other airlines - but of course much more expensive at this late date.
I flew with Volatea from Southampton last year and will do again this year. Very happy with the service.
No thanks S. Ryanair is a horrible nasty airline. I havd used most airlines to Mallorca and they are miles behind the others for comfort and service. I think Monarch are the best, but Easyjet, Thomson/Tui and Jet2 are all superior to Ryanair also.
I am surprised RYANAIR have not picked up on some of the "Slots" left by Air Berlin. BUT AENA will no doubt be charging silly landing fees through the Winter. Especially if the Aircraft go on to stands. Ryanair usually use 'D' dispersal , and not the stands ( Air Bridge ). It would save storing Ryanair's Aircraft in various low cost charging countries, during the Winter.