Eurowings carries more than 10 million passengers despite challenging first half

Eurowings carried more than 10 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, maintaining strong operational reliability and high customer satisfaction despite weather disruption, strike action and the impact of the Middle East conflict on its network.

The Lufthansa Group’s leisure airline operated around 75,000 flights to more than 150 destinations, achieving a regularity rate of almost 99%. The carrier was forced to make several last-minute schedule adjustments because of the security situation in the Middle East, while also dealing with weather-related disruption and pilot strikes earlier in the year.

Customer satisfaction remained strong, with Eurowings recording a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 47, a figure regarded as high within the airline industry. According to the carrier, more than 71% of passengers said they would choose to fly with Eurowings again, while the average load factor increased to 85.3%.

Demand strengthened significantly during the second quarter, particularly for destinations in the western Mediterranean. The airline said ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East prompted many travellers to choose traditional European holiday destinations instead, with Mallorca among the biggest beneficiaries of the shift in booking patterns.

Eurowings also continued expanding its presence at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, where it now serves around 50 destinations during the summer schedule. Recent additions include direct flights to London, Lisbon and Sarajevo, with Rome set to join the network in November.

Despite the solid operational performance, higher fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict, together with increased aviation taxes and charges in Germany, weighed heavily on financial results. Lufthansa Group’s point-to-point business, comprising Eurowings and its stake in SunExpress, reported an Adjusted EBIT loss of €252 million for the first half of 2026.

The airline expects the peak summer holiday season, when leisure carriers traditionally generate the majority of their annual profits, to provide a stronger contribution to its full-year financial performance.