Germany's second-largest airline, now ceased operations.
Founded
1978
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Alliance
oneworld
Air Berlin was a German low-cost and leisure carrier that grew to become the second-largest airline in Germany, after Lufthansa. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Berlin, it operated an extensive network of routes across Europe, North America, and holiday destinations worldwide.
The airline faced persistent financial difficulties throughout the 2010s, accumulating significant debt despite efforts to restructure. Etihad Airways held a major stake in Air Berlin and provided financial support for several years, but ultimately withdrew its backing in 2017.
Air Berlin filed for insolvency in August 2017 and ceased all flight operations on October 27, 2017. Parts of its operations and assets were acquired by Lufthansa, easyJet, and other carriers following the collapse.
Hubs & network
Air Berlin operated primarily from Berlin Tegel Airport and Düsseldorf Airport, with secondary bases at Palma de Mallorca and other European airports.
Fleet
Air Berlin operated a mixed fleet including Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330 aircraft, as well as Boeing 737 and 767 series jets.
Notable facts
- ›Air Berlin was the second-largest airline in Germany before its collapse.
- ›Etihad Airways acquired a significant stake in Air Berlin to support its operations.
- ›The airline filed for insolvency on August 15, 2017, after Etihad withdrew financial support.
- ›Air Berlin ceased all flight operations on October 27, 2017.
- ›Lufthansa and easyJet acquired significant portions of Air Berlin's routes and assets after its collapse.
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