Condor Airlines Expands to Major US Hubs After Lufthansa Split

Condor Airlines is reshaping its network after ending a long‑standing partnership with Lufthansa. CEO Peter Gerber announced a new focus on larger U.S. markets, backed by fresh interline deals. The German carrier will launch daily Airbus A330‑900 services from Frankfurt to Chicago’s O’Hare beginning May 14, 2027, adding 30 business, 64 premium‑economy and 216 economy seats. The move follows a September agreement with American Airlines that allows passengers to book seamless itineraries and transfer checked bags between the two airlines at Boston, Los Angeles, New York‑JFK and Chicago. Condor also maintains ties with Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Southwest, ensuring continued access to secondary U.S. destinations such as Anchorage and Portland. Meanwhile, new routes from Frankfurt to Barcelona, London Gatwick and Venice launch this year, positioning Condor as a hub‑and‑spoke leisure operator rather than a feeder for Lufthansa.