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| Brief information | |
| IATA code | DE |
|---|---|
| Seat | Kelsterbach, Germany |
| Passenger volume | 6 million a year |
| aims | International destinations |
| Internet | www.condor.com |
The air Line Condor is a German holiday airline. Condor flies to numerous international destinations.
history
Condor or Condor Flugdienst GmbH is a German airline based in Frankfurt (Main). Primarily a charter airline, sales also take place in the single seat business; Tickets for many flights can therefore also be booked directly with the airline. In addition to Mediterranean summer destinations, long-haul flights are also offered. Via the Thomas Cook Airline Group, Condor is a subsidiary of the British listed tourism group Thomas Cook Group. After the insolvency of the Thomas Cook Group in 2019, Condor was able to maintain flight operations thanks to a state bridging loan.
Every year over 6 million passengers fly with Condor to around 75 destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa and America.
The company's history begins in 1955 when four companies, Norddeutscher Lloyd, Hamburg-Amerika-Linie, Deutsche Lufthansa and Deutsche Bundesbahn founded "Deutsche Flugdienst GmbH". Over the years Condor has developed into a well-known holiday airline.
fleet
Around 1955 three twin-engine propeller aircraft of the type Vickers Viking were in service. Over the years, other models of the Boeing 707, 727, 737 and 747 series were operated, as well as some Airbus A300 and A310. With the beginning of the 1990s these were replaced by newer and more efficient Boeing 757 and 767. The Douglas DC-10, which had been in operation since the 1980s, also left the Condor at the beginning of the third millennium. Modern Airbus A320 planes joined in to support the Boeings.
In January 2013 Condor operated 38 aircraft. These include 12 Airbus A320s, one Airbus A321, 13 Boeing 757-300s and 12 Boeing 767-300s. The average age of the entire fleet is around 15 years.
All Condor aircraft have an audio and video entertainment system. In addition, some aircraft are equipped with an external camera under the nose wheel, which broadcasts take-off and landing live on the screens in the cabin.
Alliances
Condor does not belong to any alliance, but cooperates with it Lufthansa, Alaska Airlines, GOL and other airlines for feeder and connecting flights and also participates in its Miles & More program.
Route network and hubs
The long-haul flights start in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf or Munich.
In addition, Condor operates an extensive network of short and medium-haul routes in Europe, which covers almost all popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean region (e.g. Greece, Spain or the Turkey) and in the Atlantic (Canary Islands) includes.
It is possible to book a feeder flight with Lufthansa as well as a Rail & Fly ticket.
A flight plan as a PDF is on the Website here or the selection "Book and Plan" - "Flight Plan" can be called up.
Classes of carriage
- Short and medium haul:
- Economy class: Economy is the simplest class, you don't get much, but the flight is cheap. Drinks (except water, coffee and tea) are chargeable.
- Business class: There is also one on all short- and medium-haul flights Business class (https://www.condor.com/de/fliegen-geniessen/klassen-und-tarife/business/kurz-und-mittelstreckenflug.jsp). The seats are in the front part of the aircraft - an empty middle seat provides additional comfort. There is also an improved service: separate check-in in Germany, business lounge, free seat reservation, flex option, free alcoholic and soft drinks with meals and headphones.
- long range:
- Economy class: Easiest class, a bit tight on long flights. Seat reservation is chargeable.
- Premium Economy: Thanks to the 15 cm more seat spacing, this class offers more comfort and freedom of movement. There is more service with a separate check-in in Germany, premium meals and free alcoholic beverages with meals.
- Business class: This class is only offered in the Boeing 767 and offers more comfort. Comfortable armchairs, individual DVD players and personal service with better food on porcelain dishes ensure a relaxed flight. A separate check-in and lounge access are part of the service on the ground floor Business classCondor Business Class.
In general, numerous additional services can be booked for a surcharge, such as XL seats with more legroom, Condor snack bags or premium meals.
Lounges
In Frankfurt and abroad there are some Lounges (https://www.condor.com/de/fliegen-geniessen/klassen-und-tarife/business-class/business-lounges.jsp)], which are open to Business Class guests. In order to be able to use the offer, the current flight ticket is required.
Frequent flyer program
Condor offers that Miles & More Program. Passengers can collect so-called airline mile points or redeem the miles they have already collected on their next flight with Condor.
Check in
With Condor flights, passengers can use the Condor online check-in on selected routes. This allows the boarding pass to be conveniently printed out on your own computer.
Booking options
The booking options are available on the Internet at www.condor.com (http://www.condor.com) but also possible by phone. Telephone inquiries that are subject to a charge can be made under the heading Fly Hotline (http://www.condor.com/de/popup_hotline.jsp) must be submitted. In addition to German, the Condor website can also be read in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Danish, Dutch and Turkish. The airline offers various services online, such as seat reservations, premium menus, free baggage packages, sports equipment, animal transport, Rail & Fly, and Travel Xtra.
Web links
- Information for journalists in Condor Newsroom
