Discover Airlines receives second EMAS validation for its environmental management
Discover Airlines was once again successfully validated in accordance with the European EMAS Regulation (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) for the 2024 reporting year.
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Discover Airlines receives 4-star rating from Skytrax
The Lufthansa Group's leisure airline underwent its first audit by the internationally recognized rating agency Skytrax – and was immediately awarded a 4-star rating in the Leisure Airline category. This means that the young airline has achieved the second-highest rating in the industry right from the start – there is currently no airline with a higher rating in this category.
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Discover Airlines lands in Alta, Norway for the first time
On December 4, Discover Airlines took off from Frankfurt to Alta (ALF) in Norway for the first time. The almost fully booked Airbus A320 with flight number 4Y1302 landed on time at Alta Airport after a flight time of around three and a half hours.
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Santa Seat: Discover Airlines brings Christmas spirit on board
A special seat is coming to Discover Airlines during the Advent season: the Santa Seat. In December, the crew of the leisure airline will randomly assign one Santa Seat in Economy Class on each flight.
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Burgers and pizza above the clouds: Discover Airlines presents new snacks on board
Discover Airlines offers new culinary highlights: Since November, the Lufthansa Group leisure airline has expanded its in-flight menu by adding the current food trend Smashburger with French fries and the all-time classic Margherita pizza.
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Discover Airlines celebrates inaugural flights: From Frankfurt to the Seychelles and from Munich to Punta Cana
Last Sunday, Discover Airlines had two reasons to celebrate: its two nearly fully booked inaugural flights, 4Y156 from Frankfurt to the Seychelles and 4Y4 from Munich to Punta Cana, took off on time.
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Groundbreaking ceremony in Windhoek: Discover Airlines and help alliance support project for children and teenagers
With a ceremonial groundbreaking, Discover Airlines CEO Bernd Bauer and Monica Imanga, founder of the Namibian organization Home of Good Hope, officially launched the construction of a new aid facility for children and young people in Windhoek on October 20.
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On course for growth: Discover Airlines significantly expands its fleet and plans to operate Airbus A350 aircraft
Discover Airlines, the Lufthansa Group's leisure airline, is continuing its growth trajectory and expanding its fleet to 40 aircraft by mid-2028. The future flagship of the long-haul fleet is set to be the state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900. From mid-2027, the plan is to gradually integrate four of these particularly efficient and comfortable aircraft into the fleet.
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Discover Airlines and Tampa Bay Buccaneers expand partnership
Discover Airlines and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a National Football League (NFL) team, are continuing their successful collaboration: the marketing partnership announced a year ago will not only be extended but also strategically expanded.
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Ulrich Lindner appointed new CEO of Discover Airlines
Ulrich Lindner will become the new CEO of Discover Airlines on December 1, 2025. He will take over from Bernd Bauer, who currently holds the dual role of CEO of the two Lufthansa Group leisure airlines Discover Airlines and Edelweiss in Switzerland.
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Pop-up event: Discover Airlines takes over Frankfurt ice cream parlor for last weekend of summer vacation
(N)ice! From August 14 to 17, Discover Airlines will be turning the Pallina ice cream parlor in the heart of Frankfurt into a very special “ice cream paradise.” Just in time for the last weekend of the summer holidays in Hesse, the Frankfurt-based leisure airline is bringing that perfect vacation feeling right into the city center – just in time for the warm summer weather that is picking up again
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Summer 2026: Discover Airlines expands short-haul offer and flies to Ireland and Cyprus for the first time
Discover Airlines is expanding its short-haul offering from Frankfurt and Munich next summer. In addition to the expansion of established routes, the leisure airline is focusing on hidden gems away from classic tourist hotspots with three new additions that stand out with their authentic charm, varied nature and cultural diversity.
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Discover Airlines expands customer service: now also available via WhatsApp
Discover Airlines is now offering its guests a particularly convenient way to get in touch: customer service is now also available via WhatsApp. The leisure airline is thus supplementing its existing channels with a further, state-of-the-art communication channel.
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Discover Airlines lands in Bodø, Norway for the first time
On June 2, Discover Airlines took off from Munich Airport (MUC) to Bodø Airport (BOO) in Norway for the first time. The Airbus A320 with flight number 4Y1340 landed at 12:55 local Norwegian time after a flight time of around three hours. Guests and crew were warmly welcomed at the airport.
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Bag-free to the airport: Discover Airlines launches home pickup and check-in for luggage
Traveling with Discover Airlines is becoming even more convenient: The leisure airline's cooperation with the technology provider Airportr offers travelers a baggage pick-up and check-in service that makes the journey to Frankfurt Airport luggage-free.
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Discover Airlines touches down in Minneapolis for the first time
Discover Airlines flight 4Y52 took off from Frankfurt to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) for the first time at 11:30 AM on Friday, May 2, 2025. The Airbus A330 landed on time after a flight of around nine hours. Guests and crew were warmly welcomed on site.
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Discover Airlines further expands its short and medium-haul offer and launches flights to Oulu
Good news for travelers who prefer cooler climates in summer or seek warmth in winter: Discover Airlines is adding Oulu in Finland to its summer flight schedule and is also extending connections to popular sunny destinations into the winter.
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Surfing & streaming like on the ground: Discover Airlines to introduce high-speed internet on long-haul flights
Discover Airlines recently announced that it will be introducing free and unlimited messaging on long-haul flights from the summer (expected in June). Now there will be another highlight in terms of connectivity for guests of the leisure airline.
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Discover Airlines to introduce free messaging on long-haul flights
Discover Airlines is introducing free messaging on its long-haul flights from the summer, joining the service recently announced by Lufthansa. SWISS and Austrian Airlines are also offering the service on selected long-haul flights.
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Munich 2025: Discover Airlines kicks off summer with long-haul destinations and even more flights on offer
Starting this week, Discover Airlines will also offer long-haul flights from Munich. For the first time ever, a scheduled non-stop flight to Orlando, Florida, will depart from Germany's second-largest airport on March 5. New direct connections to Windhoek in Namibia and Calgary in Canada will follow on April 1 and 12.
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