Saxony's Airports Face Uncertainty as 130 Jobs Lost, Lufthansa Cuts Loom
Saxony's airports face uncertainty as 130 ground personnel at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports have been laid off. Business leaders and regional politicians are urging reduced taxes and charges on air traffic to prevent further flight cuts, particularly from Lufthansa. The summer 2026 flight schedule is still in the planning phase, with no concrete decisions on reduced or cancelled connections yet.
The layoffs at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports come amidst concerns about potential flight reductions. Dr. Fabian Magerl, CEO of IHK Leipzig, has called for reduced taxes and charges to boost air traffic in Saxony. Business and research leaders have echoed these demands, stressing the need to maintain existing flight connections in both cities.
Saxony's airports are currently loss-making and rely on increased passenger numbers and funding. Lufthansa has announced flight cancellations at smaller German airports due to high federal aviation fees. While no specific political decisions have been made regarding reductions in Leipzig and Dresden, regional leaders are pushing for lower taxes and charges to prevent further cuts by Lufthansa. The summer 2026 flight schedule is expected to be published by the end of October or early November 2025, but Lufthansa has not yet decided which flight offers will be reduced or cancelled.
The future of flight connections in and out of Leipzig and Dresden remains uncertain. Business leaders and regional politicians are advocating for lower taxes and charges on air traffic to attract more passengers and secure funding for the airports. The upcoming summer 2026 flight schedule will provide clearer insights into the extent of any potential reductions or cancellations.
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