1993Founded
5Aircraft types
3Base airports
EW, E2 · EWG, EWEIATA · ICAO

About the airline

Eurowings is Germany's largest low-cost airline and a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, founded in 1993. Based in Düsseldorf with major hubs in Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Cologne, it operates a modern fleet across 152 European, African, and Asian destinations.

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Eurowings (IATA: EW, E2; ICAO: EWG, EWE) is a German low-cost carrier headquartered in Düsseldorf and owned by the Lufthansa Group. Founded in 1993, the airline has grown into the largest budget operator in the German market, serving 152 destinations across Europe, Africa, and Asia from three primary hubs: Hamburg Airport, Düsseldorf Airport, and Cologne Bonn Airport.

The airline's network emphasizes short to medium-haul routes, with a focus on leisure and business travellers seeking affordable fares. Eurowings maintains operating bases in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic, allowing it to serve regional markets and major European city pairs efficiently.

The fleet comprises modern narrow-body aircraft including the Airbus A319, A320, A321, and newer A320neo, alongside Boeing 737 jets. This standardised fleet of single-aisle aircraft optimises operational efficiency and cost control, hallmarks of the low-cost carrier model. Members of the Lufthansa Group gain access to frequent-flyer benefits through Miles & More.

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