Lufthansa unveils aggressive expansion plan for Berlin
14 November 2011German airline Lufthansa plans to boost passenger services to and from Berlin when the city’s new international airport opens next year.
The plans include expanding its fleet and passenger facilities, flying new routes and knocking down ticket prices amid fierce competition from no-frills airlines. The new airport, Berlin Brandenburg International, will be Germany’s third-largest once it opens its doors next year.
The move is likely to increase pressure on Lufthansa’s budget rivals. In addition to domestic player Air Berlin, the German capital is serviced by a number of no-frills carriers including Easyjet, Norwegian and Ryanair.
source: dw-world.de
