From Munich across the pond: Effective immediately, US airline United Airlines is resuming its flight connection to Washington.

Right on time for the start of summer vacation in Bavaria, there are again now more holiday flights leaving from Munich.

After years of continuous traffic growth, the global spread of the coronavirus has caused passenger numbers at Munich Airport to drop again for the first time: Passenger volume fell by around 15 million to just under 7.8 million in the first half of 2020 – a reduction of two thirds compared to the previous year’s level. 

Airport, passengers have the opportunity to get tested for a possible infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The tests, which must be paid for, are provided by MediCare, a subsidiary of Flughafen München GmbH, at the airport’s medical center (Terminal 1, area E).

Terminal 1 at Munich Airport, where passenger operations were temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus crisis, is set to open its doors to passengers on July 8.

DHL Express Germany and Flughafen München GmbH (FMG) have concluded an agreement for the construction of a new cargo building at Munich Airport. 

Uzbekistan Airways is flying a Boeing 767F with medical supplies from the Chinese port city of Tianjin to Munich twice a week by order of the shipping company Senator International 

Lufthansa Airbus A350s landing twice daily with protective equipment from China

European premiere: The "Smart Checkout – Tap, Pay & Enjoy" mobile payment solution offers a quick and convenient digital shopping experience at Munich Airport.

Munich Airport continues to pile up records: In 2019 total traffic increased by 1.7 million, or 4 percent, to 47.9 million passengers. That was the largest increase posted by any German airport last year. 

Every day an average of 1,200 aircraft take off and land at Munich Airport, carrying as many as 110,000 passengers on board. When winter weather hits this precisely timed system, it can have a big impact on the closely coordinated processes that keep traffic moving.

AeroGround Flughafen München GmbH, Munich Airport’s subsidiary responsible for aircraft and baggage handling, has been awarded one of the two licenses to provide ground handling services at Hamburg Airport.