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DLR: German low-cost market stagnates, while Europe is on track for growth


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The Low Cost Monitor by the DLR Institute of Air Transport examines developments in the market for low-cost flight offers in Germany and Europe twice a year. The latest edition highlights some interesting trends: Germany’s low-cost market grew by 6% in 2024 compared to the previous year, but remains more than 30% below 2019 levels. Domestic flights have lost importance, mainly due to higher taxes, fees, and reduced capacity. Eurowings, Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air dominate with a 91% market share. 

Across Europe, meanwhile, the low-cost share exceeds 35% and has surpassed pre-Covid levels by 2%. Ryanair leads the market with over 24,000 departures per week, with Barcelona and London the major low-cost hubs in Europe.
The latest edition of the Low Cost Monitor analyses the low-cost offerings in summer 2024 and the corresponding price trends in autumn 2024. The study is published by the Institute of Air Transport at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). 

Download the Low Cost Monitor here (German)