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Air trafficover promises stable travel season in the sky
In summer, air traffic in Europe often reaches its limits. Compared to previous years, at least German air traffic control sees itself better.
According to the German Air Traffic Control (DFS), air travelers can set up stable flight operations this summer. The federal society in Langen near Frankfurt has been well prepared for air traffic in the current summer since autumn.
The company organizes civil and military air traffic in German airspace with four control centers and Towern at 15 international airports. This is still part of the still inconsistent European airspace.
Airlines and their associations criticize significantly increased costs, inefficient processes and frequent pilot strikes, especially in France. In this context, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has repeatedly requested the resignation of the inactive EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
The company managing director of DFS, Dirk Mahns, names forward -looking planning and operational flexibility as the “key to a successful summer 2025” of his organization. The staff had been increased compared to the previous year and could be used more flexibly. In addition, more aircraft could be directed with the latest air traffic systems than before.
According to DFS, the approximately 2,200 air traffic controllers also deal with increasing external problems. In 2024, the number of extreme weather events increased by 83 percent compared to the previous year. Geopolitical crises such as in the Middle East or the Ukraine War restrict the airspace. Additional military flights lead to short -term diversions for civil air traffic.
Communication DFS Communication Ryanair
dpa
Source: Stern
