{"id":268496,"date":"2026-06-12T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=268496"},"modified":"2026-06-12T06:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T23:02:27","slug":"emirates-ready-to-invest-in-berlin-and-stuttgart-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2026\/06\/emirates-ready-to-invest-in-berlin-and-stuttgart-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates ready to invest in Berlin and Stuttgart flights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BERLIN, 12 June 2026: Emirates confirmed this week that it stands ready to launch daily services to Berlin and Stuttgart, committing more than EUR100 million annually in operational expenses, staff, airport charges, fuel, and other expenditures, subject to approval from the German Federal Ministry of Transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Berlin sits as the political heart of Europe\u2019s largest economy. A city of 3.9 million people, it is home to a thriving start-up ecosystem, a well-established diplomatic community, and a cultural scene that draws millions of visitors each year. Yet its long-haul connectivity has not kept pace with the city\u2019s strong global credentials. According to OAG schedule data, over 85% of Berlin Brandenburg Airport\u2019s international connectivity is concentrated within Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Stuttgart faces a comparable gap in long-haul services. The economic engine of Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, one of Germany\u2019s most export-driven states, remains underserved when it comes to long-haul air connectivity, the very kind of connectivity manufacturers, suppliers, and trading partners depend upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates Airline President Sir Tim Clark said: \u201cEmirates is ready to bring daily widebody connectivity to Berlin and Stuttgart and connect them with our extensive network, backed by substantial investment. These are two of Germany\u2019s most important economic centres, yet both remain underserved in terms of long-haul connectivity. German businesses have told us they need it; the Berlin Chamber of Commerce has called for it; our own data confirms demand; and flights are forecast to be full. Emirates already connects Germany to 50 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australasia that no German airline serves. These are destinations that matter to German exporters, tourism operators, and the millions of travellers looking for more choice and better connections. All we are asking for is the opportunity to serve these cities and their communities, and we remain committed to working constructively with the German authorities to make that a reality and deliver tangible benefits that would be felt across both city regions from day one of our operations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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