German low-cost carrier - Germanwings

Any trip can be brightened up by a pleasant price for a flight from point A to point B. And if we remember that the Germans are a people who like to travel around the world, then the presence in the country of a large number of low-cost airlines is quite understandable, not the least of which is a low-cost airline Germanwings. As a subsidiary of the largest national carrier Lufthansa and a member of the Star Alliance, it offers its passengers not only cheap tickets, but also quite good service.

Company business card

The company was founded in 1997. At that time it was a division of Eurowings Flug GmbH. However, active activity began only 5 years later - in 2002. Today the Germanwings trademark belongs to the Eurowings corporation, 49% of which are owned by the famous Lufthansa. The port of registration is Cologne-Bonn.

Initially, the "daughter" was created as an alternative option for high-quality and expensive services that the parent company provided its passengers with.

German Wings Airlines today is one of the fastest growing companies in Europe.

And if in the last three years of their activity other carriers of the same format were able to increase their capital by only 25%, the turnover of this German low-cost airline has grown by 55%.

In 2021, the company was named the best national carrier in Germany. At the moment, it provides about 170 directions of flights to more than 50 countries of the world. Participates in the Miles & amp; More program, which allows you to accumulate bonuses and spend them later on buying tickets.

In 2021, the company was rebranded. Now you can recognize her planes by the yellow-blackberry flowers and the letter W as a dominant. And in 2021, the name Germanwings was changed to Eurowings.

Here are some performance indicators in the table:

Since 2021, the company has not published its financial statements.

The carrier is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. You can contact a company representative using a special form on the Internet or by phone +49 (0) 180 6 320 320.

Routes

Today, the company's aircraft fly to 170 destinations and are served from the main hubs located in the following cities (the number of destinations is indicated in brackets):

• Cologne-Bonn (61);
• Stuttgart (35);
• Berlin-Schoenefeld (17);
• Dortmund (4);
• Hamburg (6);
• Dusseldorf (over 50).

In 2021, the German low-cost airline Germanwings received all domestic flights at more than 155 airports in the country from parent company Lufthansa. The main hub in Cologne offers one-stop flights.

The flight map today covers not only all popular European destinations, but also offers its passengers cheap flights to Israel, Morocco, USA, Russia, Thailand, and the Caribbean islands.

Fleet of the company

As of 2021, the Germanwings aircraft fleet had the following aircraft:

The company's management closely monitors the condition of the aircraft. The average board age is 9.2 years.

On some flights, staff wear a Lufthansa uniform. The company's aircraft fleet is constantly expanding due to the emergence of new destinations and the annually increasing number of passengers.

Service features

Germanwings is a prime example of the interaction between a carrier and its customers. This is done not only through a convenient ticket booking system, but also through the provision of services through mobile services and information systems. The key motto of the low-cost airline is “Reasonable price and no hidden fees”.

Today you can buy air tickets in one of three tariffs:

• Best is the best travel option in the entire pan-European segment. Seats are reserved in the first three rows in the aircraft cabin. The seat pitch is 81.2 cm, additional comfort is created by a free seat in the middle next to each passenger. Ticket holders of this fare will receive:
  • access to business class lounges,
  • priority registration,
  • accelerated passage of control,
  • more miles under the loyalty program,
  • the ability to carry double luggage (2 suitcases 23 kg each),
  • meals within the a la carte system,
  • the ability to cancel or rebook a ticket with more flexible conditions.

Ticket prices start at 155 euros. This fare is available to travelers within Germany and to major European destinations, including Russia.

• Smart is a more economical class of service. Seats are reserved in the bow of the aircraft. Chair pitch - 81.2 cm. Luggage - 23 kg without payment. On board, passengers are offered light snacks and drinks. Cost from 55 euros.
• Basic is the cheapest flight option. There is no free food here. Luggage - hand luggage only, the rest is paid additionally. Seats are reserved from row 11. You can buy tickets within this tariff for a price of 33 euros.

A notable feature is the ability to independently add additional services to the last two tariffs. This means that each passenger can create the desired level of comfort for themselves.

As for hand luggage, its weight should not exceed 8 kg, and its size should not exceed 55 x 40 x 23 cm. The carrier allows the transport of animals, but this only applies to dogs and cats.

Anyone who decides to use the services of Germanwings, the company offers to take part in the Boomerang Club bonus program. It assumes that any passenger can book every ninth flight free of charge, provided that the previous eight were operated by Germanwings in both directions.

Flight schedule

In Moscow, Germanwings flights are served by Domodedovo Airport. From here you can fly in only two directions:

The return flight can be scheduled as follows:

The second airport in Germany receiving flights from Moscow is Munich. The departure schedule looks like this:

You can fly in the opposite direction at 11:20 (arrival in Moscow at 15:20) or at 19:55 (arrival at Domodedovo at 23:55). Those wishing to fly from St. Petersburg can book seats for the flight at 6:15 am or 7:50 pm. The flight duration is about three hours. Return flights are possible at 13.10 and at 18:55.

Flights from St. Petersburg are also accepted only by two German airports - Munich and Frankfurt.

Check-in

There are two ways to check-in for the flight you need:

1. Through the Internet. Please note that the official website is not available in Russian. Those interested can choose the English version. During the check-in, you can immediately choose your seat. At the moment, electronic check-in is only available for long-haul flights. All that needs to be done is to go to the low-cost airline's page in the desired section, enter the booking number and last name. After completing the procedure, print your boarding pass and present it when boarding your flight. You can also check in your baggage online. This must be done 72 hours before departure.
2. In the airoport. The registration procedure starts 2 hours before the aircraft departure, the end - half an hour.

Do not forget that in some cases excess baggage is paid additionally.

Summarizing

Low-cost airline Germanwings is one of the fastest growing and most successful national carriers, which is a subsidiary of the world famous airline Lufthansa. Today, its turnover exceeds the level of income of other aviation enterprises in the country.

A distinctive feature of the company is the ability of the passenger to choose one of three price tariffs, as well as to include in the package additional services that he considers necessary. The directions in which flights are operated today cover not only the entire territory of Europe, but also some countries in Africa, both Americas and Eurasia.

In Russia, Germanwings aircraft are accepted only by two cities - Moscow and St. Petersburg. The flight takes a little over three hours.