Overview
- A federal spokesperson said Germany is open to negotiating start and landing rights for Emirates at BER, with no decision yet taken.
- Current rules cap Emirates at four German airports—Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf and Hamburg—and the carrier has not agreed to drop any of them for Berlin.
- Berlin and Brandenburg, along with airport operator FBB, have long pressed for an extra license to expand long‑haul options from the capital region.
- Hesse’s premier Boris Rhein warned against granting further rights to Emirates, arguing that Germany’s long‑haul connectivity depends on strong hubs in Frankfurt and Munich.
- Lufthansa opposes issuing an additional license to Emirates and Hesse urged lower aviation taxes and fees to strengthen German airports.