Aviation: "That's illusory": Condor CEO Peter Gerber rules out falling ticket prices
In the Handelsblatt interview, the airline manager explains what the high kerosene prices mean for the industry and its customers. And why he still wants to expand his own offer.
Condor's CEO, Peter Gerber, discusses his current business situation. EasyJet's Kenton Jarvis recently commented that demand on certain routes could only be boosted with lower prices in the second quarter. Is this also the case for Condor? It is the same everywhere, including Condor. People are currently making decisions very short-term.
They are all booking flights; I cannot really explain this. Perhaps people are getting fed up with everything and want to leave? What are they fleeing from - all the geopolitical crises and endless wars? Maybe. Current figures show that airlines are nearly back to pre-crisis levels flying over the Persian Gulf, with some even flying more.
This suggests that people are planning their trips regardless of the current crises. Condor seems to be making this same independence. The Dubai destination is back on the flight plan starting in November. Do you genuinely believe this will work? Safety is our top priority. We only fly when the situation allows. However, Dubai and the Middle East are markets that people want to see, either as a destination or for a stopover.
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