Quantcast

Condor reduces US routes due to court ruling

Condor reduces US routes due to court ruling
Research
Webp ir2ww3r8glsrseydb2gszilkkdjz
Caroline Lascom Senior editor | The Points Guy

German airline Condor has announced plans to reduce its U.S. route map in 2025, affecting four cities. The airline informed San Antonio International Airport (SAT), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) of the end of its seasonal nonstop service from Frankfurt.

In addition to these U.S. routes, Condor will also be trimming two North American routes to Edmonton and Halifax in Canada. This decision follows a German high court ruling that is expected to decrease Condor's passenger count next year.

Previously, antitrust regulations required Lufthansa, Germany's flag carrier, to allow seamless connections for Condor passengers flying into Frankfurt. This facilitated access for U.S. passengers traveling across Germany via Condor bookings. However, the German Federal Court of Justice recently overturned these rules.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

"This is not a decision we take lightly," stated Jens Boyd, Condor's commercial director. "We deeply regret the loss of connectivity and service this will cause."

The removal of Condor's service is notably impactful for San Antonio, which had recently launched its first nonstop flights to Europe through the airline. With this change, San Antonio passengers will lose their only nonstop transatlantic option unless another carrier steps in.

San Antonio International Airport's director Jesus Saenz Jr. expressed intentions to expand nonstop services from SAT despite this setback: "Our community has long asked for service to Europe, and last summer's numbers proved that we do have a market that can sustain nonstop service."

Condor's recent growth in North America saw an increase in seats between the U.S. and Germany by 50% in 2024 compared to 2023, following a 30% growth rate the previous year, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Despite these cuts, travelers will still have options to fly with Condor from nine U.S. cities come summer 2025.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Emirates Airline hosted members of UAE Team Emirates XRG at its Group Headquarters, marking the team's successful season in international cycling.

Oct 28, 2025

Amazon has announced that its KSBD Air Hub in San Bernardino recognized its September High Flyers for their outstanding commitment to the company's 16 Leadership Principles.

Oct 28, 2025

Amazon announced that employees at its KSBD Air Hub in San Bernardino participated in the 2025 Pink on Parade for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Oct 28, 2025

The ShebaMiles loyalty program, operated by Ethiopian Airlines for over 26 years, has more than 5.38 million members and offers four membership tiers: Blue, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

Oct 28, 2025

Long Beach Airport has entered into a 30-year lease agreement with JetZero, Inc., a company focused on next-generation aircraft design.

Oct 28, 2025

Passengers planning summer travel for 2026 can now book flights with Lufthansa Group Airlines, which has released its schedule featuring new destinations and increased frequencies.

Oct 28, 2025