Since the end of the pandemic, the Cologne-based airline has experienced dynamic growth, solidifying its position as one of Europe’s most popular airlines for point-to-point travel. Last year, the British rating agency Skytrax recognised Eurowings as a four-star airline. Today, Eurowings stands as Germany’s largest leisure airline and a market leader at major hubs such as Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and Cologne/Bonn.
The delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 MAX is scheduled for 2027, with the full fleet of 40 jets arriving by 2032. These state-of-the-art aircraft will gradually replace the Airbus A319 fleet and older Airbus A320 models. With seating for 189 passengers—39 more than the A319—and a significantly longer range, the 737-8 MAX is an ideal choice for serving longer medium-haul destinations, a growing focus of Eurowings’ portfolio. Passengers can look forward to a redesigned cabin featuring enhanced comfort and an elevated travel experience that aligns with the latest airline standards.
“Eurowings has established itself as the European point-to-point airline of the Lufthansa Group with a convincing strategy and thanks to its outstanding employees in an extremely competitive market. The company’s strategic focus on expanding its tourism business and its consistent expansion in Europe is paying off for the entire Lufthansa Group. Our decision today is a well-deserved and strong signal for a successful future for Eurowings.”
Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of the Lufthansa Group.
“Economic success makes Eurowings attractive for investment. At the same time, we have a responsibility to reconcile economic and ecological topics. With 40 state-of-the-art aircraft, we are laying the foundations for a successful Eurowings future that is geared towards ambitious sustainability goals. The largest investment in our company’s history shows that we are making rapid progress towards low-emission flying – through significantly lower fuel consumption, lower emissions, and significantly less noise. The high cost efficiency of the new jets also enables us to continue to offer Eurowings customers fair and attractive fares. Without such a technological leap, an airline will hardly be able to operate successfully on the market in the 2030s.”
Jens Bischof, CEO of Eurowings.
