en.Wedoany.com Reported - Germany's Lufthansa has officially announced the suspension of its Bremen-Frankfurt route, effective July 1, 2026. The route currently operates up to five daily flights between the two cities. Lufthansa stated that the decision to discontinue the service is part of a network adjustment aimed at adapting to "demand, economic viability, and operational conditions."

André Grobien, President of the Bremen Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber has written directly to Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, demanding that "this decision be reversed." Lufthansa pointed out that rising costs and changing framework conditions are the main reasons for the suspension, stating that the route is no longer economically sustainable. Bremen Airport expressed "great regret" over the decision, calling the route a vital link to the Frankfurt hub.

Jörg Müller-Arnecke, Chairman of the CDU Economic Council in Bremen, described the Frankfurt route as "the lifeline for our region's economy, science, and international accessibility." Bremen's Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte also criticized the move as "a heavy blow to Bremen and the entire northwest region." According to estimates from Bremen, the route is connected to approximately 30,000 jobs dependent on the airport, as well as around €2.3 billion in gross value added and nearly €600 million in tax revenue. The local government is calling on Lufthansa to reconsider the decision and to coordinate on the matter at the federal level.

Lufthansa stated that despite the cancellation of the Bremen-Frankfurt route, its other destinations from Bremen—Munich, Vienna, and Zurich—will continue to be served.

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