Eurowings
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Eurowings is the Lufthansa Group's low-cost airline, operating point-to-point European leisure routes with a significant base at Vienna International Airport alongside Austrian Airlines.
Eurowings operates in the Airlines Serving Austria segment.
Eurowings: Disambiguation
Eurowings is NOT the same as Lufthansa mainline, the full-service parent brand, and it is NOT the same as Austrian Airlines, its sister carrier in the Lufthansa Group. Eurowings refers specifically to the low-cost subsidiary (IATA code EW) focused on European point-to-point routes. It is also distinct from Eurowings Discover (now Discover Airlines), a separate Lufthansa Group leisure long-haul carrier.
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Eurowings: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Low-Cost Airline
- Legal Name
- Eurowings GmbH
- IATA / ICAO Code
- EW / EWG
- Founded
- 1993
- Headquarters
- Duesseldorf, Germany
- Main Bases
- Duesseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Berlin, Vienna, Palma de Mallorca
- Parent Company
- Lufthansa Group
- Destinations
- ~130 short- and medium-haul
- Vienna Operation
- Year-round point-to-point European routes
- Country
- Germany
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Eurowings: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eurowings?
Eurowings is a German low-cost airline owned by the Lufthansa Group. Eurowings flies short- and medium-haul European routes from bases in Germany, Austria, and Spain, including a strong network out of Vienna International Airport serving leisure and city destinations.
Is Eurowings part of the Lufthansa Group?
Eurowings is a 100% subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group and serves as the group's low-cost brand. Eurowings complements Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines by covering price-sensitive point-to-point routes that do not fit the full-service hub model.
Does Eurowings fly from Vienna?
Eurowings operates a significant year-round network from Vienna International Airport. Eurowings flights from Vienna focus on European leisure and city destinations, often competing directly with Ryanair and Wizz Air on price.
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