Condor aircraft receive emission-saving winglets

Condor is the first German airline to equip its long-haul aircraft with state-of-the-art wing extensions. The so-called winglets ensure that the cruising altitude is reached more quickly, and do not require as much thrust during flight and landing, making them extremely ecological as a result. A Boeing 757-300 equipped with winglets can save around 3.5 % fuel annually. The improved aerodynamics also ensures that Condor aircraft fly more quietly, thus reducing noise pollution. Nine of Condor’s 13 B757-300 machines have already been equipped with the winglets. Condor’s B767-300 fleet is also receiving an upgrade. Six aircraft have already been equipped with the new wing extensions, and the remaining three will be upgraded from April 2010 onward in Beijing. The fleet modernization is due for completion in October 2010, saving 5% fuel and reducing environmental pollution in the process.
The B757’s winglets increase the width of the machines by 3 meters to 41.1 meters. They weigh 1,366 kilograms at a height of 2.50 meters. The aircraft span of the recently upgraded B767s has also increased by 3 meters to 50.9 meters, while the winglets are 3.45 meters high and boast an impressive combined weight of 1,500 kilograms.
Only four other airlines worldwide currently use these latest generation Boeing winglets.

 Discover Barcelona and Madrid

Plan a short break to Spain's metropolises now! We’re now collaborating with Spanair to offer you two new and attractive city destinations. Fly to Barcelona and Madrid via Palma de Mallorca daily from March 25 - October 31, 2010. Whether you prefer partying, culture, sightseeing or shopping, get a taste of that Spanish “estilo de vida”!

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 Soon, sooner, Condor: The new winter flights 2010/11 have arrived

On the sunny side of life: The new Condor winter flights 2010/11 have arrived – and include fantastic offers at reasonable prices. Book your flight to your desired destination right now, e. g. shorthaul flights from 59 euros to Málaga (one-way fare includes all fees, taxes, service and miles). Many more flights take off to the Canary Islands, to Madeira, Cyprus and Egypt amongst others. Winter flights 2010/11 to Morocco can be booked from Frankfurt Int., Hamburg, Stuttgart, Berlin-Schoenefeld and Dusseldorf.

Every Thursday and Sunday Condor offers nonstop longhaul flights from Frankfurt Int. to Las Vegas starting at 249 euros (one-way fare includes all fees, taxes, service and miles). Nonstop flights to Phuket leave Frankfurt Int. every Tuesday and Saturday. Or enjoy Brazil and the Caribbean. What about some extra service on your flight? Our Premium Economy Class and Comfort Class are available on many longhaul flights.

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 Condor wins red dot award

Condor is one of the winners of the red dot communication design award 2009. An international high-class expert committee awarded the web appearance condor.com in the category “E-Commerce Design” for originality, emotional quality, quality of composition and conciseness.
Since its rebrush condor.com allows a simplified navigation through the extensive travel and flight offers and permits a faster access to the booking machine. And also the website’s highlight – the interactive Condor worldmap – shows the user in a well-arranged Flash tool helpful information as the travel guide, event calendar and pictures of a preselected destination.
The red dot award is the most important and biggest design contest worldwide and awards the best contributions in the communication design field.

 Condor fulfills safety standards – Accepted into the IOSA Registry

Condor Flugdienst GmbH, headquartered in Kelsterbach, Germany, was officially recognized among the select group of airlines subscribing to the IATA's (International Air Transport Association) high quality and safety standards through the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). This lists Condor in the so-called IOSA Registry. By means of this registration, Thomas Cook AG, the renowned leisure airline, assures that Condor meets the more than 900 internationally recognized standards for safety in air travel. Condor’s  audit took place last year in Kelsterbach.

The IOSA program was first launched by the IATA in 2003 for evaluating the process management and monitoring systems of an airline in regard to operational safety and quality assurance. IOSA standards were developed in conjunction with interdisciplinary international groups under the direction of the IATA and are recognized worldwide.

Through this recognition, Condor now belongs to the 225 airlines who currently verifiably meet IATA’s operational safety standards. By participating in the IOSA program, Condor demonstrates its commitment to continuous improvement in safety. Follow-up IOSA audits are conducted every two years to ensure that an airline continues to uphold the required standards.