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Germany grants Emirates Berlin traffic rights after 22-year restriction, drawing Lufthansa and German airline opposition

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Germany and the UAE have expanded their air services agreement, allowing Emirates to operate direct Dubai–Berlin flights and add Berlin Brandenburg as its fifth German gateway. The decision follows more than two decades of lobbying and has prompted criticism from Lufthansa and the German airline industry over competition and jobs.

Discovered 2026-09-10T17:05:30.093127-07:00 | 2026-09-10T17:05:30.093127-07:00

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  • Emirates gains access to Berlin after a 22-year restriction, potentially reshaping capacity and competitive dynamics on Germany–UAE routes.
  • The agreement adds a fifth German gateway for Emirates, while German airline representatives say the additional traffic rights disadvantage domestic carriers and threaten jobs.
  • The decision forms part of a broader Germany–UAE partnership covering transport, trade, defense, energy and technology, linking market access to wider bilateral economic ties.

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