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Category Archives: Air Berlin

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German Government Accuses Lufthansa of Illicit Price Hikes

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 4, 2018January 4, 2018 2 Comments
Lufthansa Price Fixing

A German regulatory agency is accusing Lufthansa of unjustified price hikes in the wake of Air Berlin’s bankruptcy. Per thelocal.de: Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO) is currently probing complaints that Lufthansa fares shot up on some routes after bankrupt...

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Why is Air Berlin Blaming Etihad for its Failure?

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 26, 2017October 26, 2017 5 Comments
Air Berlin Suing Etihad

Air Berlin is seeking damages from Etihad for “letting” it become insolvent. No folks, this is actually not some sick joke. This is true. Air Berlin is demanding at least 10 million euros, blaming Etihad for “letting” it become insolvent. The...

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Lufthansa Will Take Over 80% of Air Berlin, Launch New Longhaul Routes

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 13, 2017October 13, 2017 3 Comments
Lufthansa Air Berlin Takeover

Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr announced his company will take over the majority of Air Berlin’s assets, including 81 aircraft. Speaking to reporters, Sphor said Lufthansa would invest at least €1.5BN and offers jobs to at least 3,000 (and possibly more...

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My Final Flight on Air Berlin

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2017September 13, 2017 1 Comment
Final Air Berlin Flight

Last week I flew Air Berlin from Zurich to Dusseldorf. I suspect it will be my last time ever flying the carrier… Air Berlin has been vexed with poor management, high operating costs, and a competitive environment in Germany...

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So Much for Flying Air Berlin…

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 30, 2017August 30, 2017 5 Comments
Air Berlin AA Miles

I am on a business trip to Europe to this week and had planned to travel on Air Berlin from Los Angeles to Dusseldorf yesterday. Unfortunately, the carrier’s bankruptcy complicated my plans. Although this trip has been scheduled for...

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Air Berlin Bailed Out by German Government

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 15, 2017August 15, 2017 6 Comments
Air Berlin Bailout

Air Berlin filed for bankruptcy protection today after Etihad Airways pulled the plug on future funding. The German government quickly stepped in to provide a bridge loan so that Air Berlin can continue operations as it searches for a...

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“We’re All Humans”: Air Berlin FA Feeds Me

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 10, 2017May 10, 2017 12 Comments

Earlier this week I flew Eurowings on an undisclosed route operated by Air Berlin. An unexpected and kind gesture from a FA really made my day. It was an afternoon flight and as is customary, no complimentary snack or...

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