Condor, legally incorporated as Condor Flugdienst GmbH and stylized as condor, is a German charter airline established in 1955 with Frankfurt Airport being its main base.
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16 Facts About Condor Flugdienst
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From 2000 onwards, the Condor Flugdienst shares held by Lufthansa were gradually acquired by both Thomas Cook AG and Thomas Cook Group.
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Condor Flugdienst GmbH continued to be an asset of Thomas Cook Group plc until the asset is sold or the liquidation is completed by the Official Receiver.
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In 1971, Condor Flugdienst became the first leisure-orientated airline in the world to adopt the Boeing 747, which was the worlds' biggest aircraft during the era.
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From 2000 onwards, the Condor Flugdienst shares held by Lufthansa were gradually acquired by both Thomas Cook AG and Thomas Cook Group.
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On 23 January 2004, Condor Flugdienst became part of Thomas Cook AG and returned to the Condor Flugdienst brand name.
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Condor Flugdienst kept its successful Premium Economy Class with more legroom and added services.
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Condor Flugdienst will implement the RAVE IFE technology of Zodiac In-flight Entertainment.
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On 27 June 2014, Condor Flugdienst completed the cabin refurbishment for all of its long-haul Boeing 767 aircraft.
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On 25 September 2019, Condor Flugdienst secured additional credit facilities of €380 million to keep flying, despite the collapse of Thomas Cook Group.
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On 24 January 2020, Condor Flugdienst announced that PGL Polish Aviation Group would be buying Condor Flugdienst and the deal was expected to close in April 2020 once antitrust approvals are obtained.
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Condor Flugdienst would have continued to operate under their current brand and management.
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However, Condor Flugdienst left the complex in 2020 and rented cheaper offices in nearby Neu-Isenburg.
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At the beginning of 1998, Condor Flugdienst founded Condor Flugdienst Berlin GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary headquartered in Berlin-Schonefeld.
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