Condor: Tickets, Timetables and Facilities

Condor History

Condor was founded on the 21st of December 1955 as Deutsche Flugdienst GmbH and began scheduled flights on the 29th of March 1956. Two years after Lufthansa bought 95.5% of its stake in 1959, it took over Condor-Luftreederei and changed its name to Condor Flugdienst GmbH. The airline established itself as a leader in leisure air travel in the '60s and early '70s. It was gradually absorbed by Thomas Cook in 2000 and is now a part of the Thomas Cook Group.

Condor Airports and Destinations

Condor's main base is Frankfurt Airport, from where it operates most of its long-distance flights. Its secondary bases are Munich Airport (used mainly for Mediterranean flights), Hamburg Airport, Stuttgart Airport, Düsseldorf Airport, and Berlin Schönefeld Airport. The airline's focus is leisure destinations in North America, South America, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. It is the third largest commercial airline in Germany based on the size of its fleet and the number of passengers it carries.

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Condor Services

All meals are complimentary and vary according to the class of ticket and the route taken. Economy Class travellers are provided with a free snack, water, and hot beverages on short-haul and medium-haul flights. On long-haul flights, they are offered two free meals, a snack, and a selection of soft drinks. Business Class passengers are provided with wider seats that convert to beds and include laptop charging and USB outlets, as well as a 15" screen for in-flight entertainment. These passengers also have the privilege of separate check-in counters at airports that Condor uses for long haul flights. All passengers can access in-seat entertainment although Business and Premium Economy Class get a wider choice o feature films and TV shows to choose from.

Condor Ticket Types

The airline has three ticket classes: Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. Flight bookings, seat selection, and check-in can be done online. There is a charge for seat reservations, but it is waived for Business and Premium Economy Class passengers and those with limited mobility. The airline offers attractive cost-saving plans and free baggage allowance packages for all ticket types. It also provides airport-to-hotel transfers at more than 4000 destinations in partnership with Holiday Taxis.