After 22 Years Of Fighting, Emirates Suddenly Puts Its Berlin Plans On Ice
Emirates has unexpectedly shelved Berlin flights despite winning new German traffic rights, potentially opening the door to rivals.
By Paul HartleyZimbabwe
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Emirates has spent 22 years fighting for permission to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), but the Dubai-based airline has unexpectedly put its plans on ice. Despite Germany's September decision to permit a fifth UAE airline destination, President Sir Tim Clark says unresolved conditions mean Emirates will not launch the long-awaited service for now.
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- 55 words · 1 min read
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- October 23, 2026
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- Paul Hartley
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- Simple Flying