Return of the Condor

Return of the Condor Airlines is making a North American comeback with four new flights schedule to make non-stop trips to U.S. and Canadian hubs from Frankfurt.  

The popular German leisure airline has been serving the North American market since the 1970’s with seasonal summer service that boost American visits to Europe during the shoulder seasons. That strategy seems to be im play again as the airline prepares to serve four markets this fall/winter with non-stop flights to Frankfurt from New York (JFK), Toronto (YYZ), Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX). The Los Angeles route is a new addition to the fall/winter schedule. 

From its Frankfurt hub, Condor offers convenient connecting service to more than 100 destinations throughout Europe via Condor and a network of airline and rail partners including Lufthansa, Swiss Airlines, Finnair and more.  Easy connections in Frankfurt can be made to such popular fall/winter European destinations as Munich, Zurich, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Vienna, Prague, Geneva, Helsinki, Oslo and more.  Connectivity from cities across the U.S. and Canada is made easy through Condor’s interline partnerships with Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and WestJet.

With fewer crowds, lower airfares and more temperate weather, North Americans are discovering the benefits of visiting Europe during the fall and winter months.  Add to this, a wide array of fall festivals and winter sports offerings, Condor seeks to offer choices in more affordable and convenient alternatives for travel to Europe during these times.

Return of the Condor: The memory

“From the famous Octoberfest, to the magical Christmas markets throughout Germany, skiing the alps, to witnessing the Northern lights in Scandinavia, making a visit to Santa Claus Village in Lapland, Finland, or ringing in the New Year in Paris; there is no better time to vacation in one of the many European cities Condor serves via our convenient Frankfurt hub,” said Christian Cirillo, sales manager, North America. “Following a successful summer season, we are thrill to extend and expand our fall/winter schedule to make it even easier and more affordable for travelers from the U.S. and Canada to visit during this spectacular time of year.”

The flight schedule so far runs as follows:

Seattle (SEA) – Twice weekly through October, then increasing to 3x weekly for the winter season.

New York (JFK) – 5x weekly through October, then decreasing to 4x a week for the winter season.

Los Angeles (LAX) – One time weekly until the end of October, then increasing to twice weekly for the winter season.

Toronto (YYZ) – One time weekly until the end of October, then increasing to twice weekly for the winter season.

The airline plans to deploy the Airbus 330neo for these long-haul flights. The new Condor aircraft will seat a maximum of 310 passengers in a three-class configuration – with 30 in Business Class, 64 in Premium Economy, and 216 in Economy Class. 

Final Words

Condor’s Business Class features lie-flat seats, a personal in-seat, premium touch-screen entertainment system, power ports at every seat and exquisite and upgraded premium menus with complimentary non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. In addition, special menus for children as well as vegetarian, vegan and lactose or gluten-free meals are available.  Business Class passengers also have access to priority check-in and lounge access. Business Class passengers can check sports gear (such as skis) at no additional charge. 

Premium Class features seats with added legroom, leg rests and adjustable headrests, a premium in-flight, in-seat entertainment system with an extended program, USB ports at every seat, premium meals and complimentary beverages.

Return of the Condor Fares for premium service on Condor comes at rates that are often up to 50 percent less than comparable service on legacy Carriers.