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The "Airports for Innovation" (A4I) initiative, which consists of ten leading international airport operators, announced the five winners of its first innovation program for startups today. The young companies were asked to develop solutions on the topics of "seamless travel experience", "sustainable aviation", "smart luggage revolution" and "AI-powered airports". GoodMaps won in the "Seamless Travel Experience" category. Janta Power succeeded in the "Sustainable Aviation" challenge, whereas the startup Pattern Labs was selected to pilot the "Smart Luggage Revolution" program. 

A new attraction has arrived at Munich Airport: the brand-new LEGO® Store ! Travelers and visitors can explore the latest LEGO sets, purchase exclusive kits, and get inspired by creative building ideas. A must-visit for LEGO fans of all ages.

Lufthansa is flying an Airbus A380 to Denver, USA, for the first time today. This is also a premiere for the third largest airport in the US, as it is the first time the airport is welcoming an aircraft of this size. Denver is Munich Airport's sister airport, a decades-long partnership based on the close economic and cultural ties between Bavaria and Colorado.

Starting May 1, Thomas Hoff Andersson (48) will join the management team of Munich Airport as Chief Operating Officer. In this newly created position, Thomas Hoff Andersson will be responsible for the operational management of the airport's complex handling processes, playing a key role in shaping the passenger experience at Bavaria's premium hub. He will also oversee Munich Airport’s subsidiaries AeroGround and Terminal 2.

Discover Airlines continues to expand its long-haul network from Munich Airport, with Calgary now added as a new destination. Canada's fourth-largest city, situated on the vast North American prairie, serves as an ideal gateway for outdoor adventures—thanks to its close proximity to Banff National Park in Alberta and the Rocky Mountains. Flights are scheduled to depart from Munich three times a week at 1:25 p.m.

Munich Airport was named "Best Airport in Central Europe" at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025, which took place during the Passenger Terminal EXPO trade show in Madrid on April 9. In the global passenger survey conducted by the London-based aviation research institute Skytrax, Munich Airport came in ninth place. This makes it the only German airport among the top 10 in the global ranking. 

Munich Airport is not only an important transportation hub, but also a pioneer in terms of digital travel experience.

After three years of reconstruction work, the fully modernized central security lanes in Terminal 2 at Munich Airport were officially opened today.

Discover Airlines launched its second long-haul route from Munich on April 1: The airline is now servicing Windhoek in Namibia, following the launch of Orlando/Florida in March. The Lufthansa Group's leisure airline is thus expanding the Munich route network to Africa and developing its new long-haul base at Munich Airport.