From today, the <link https: www.condor.com us external-link-new-window external link in new>Condor long-haul flights for summer 2018 can be booked. As a new gateway, Condor Airlines, part of the Thomas Cook Group, will fly on Mondays and Fridays from next May through September between <link https: www.condor.com us flights germany frankfurt-int from-phoenix external-link-new-window external link in new>Phoenix Sky Harbor and the Frankfurt Airport.

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“This is exciting news for Phoenix, and our community is ready to roll up its sleeves to make Condor’s new <link https: www.condor.com us flights germany frankfurt-int from-phoenix external-link-new-window external link in new>Phoenix-Frankfurt route a success,” said Mayor Greg Stanton. “It’s meaningful for Phoenix to have a nonstop route to mainland Europe, which is a sign of the strength of our market and economy, and will help boost the tourism industry for both Arizona and our German friends.”

Condor will operate a Boeing 767-300ER with 259 seats in business, premium and economy classes of service on this long-haul flight. All Condor passengers receive complimentary checked baggage, beverages, meals and in-flight entertainment. Condor’s Business Class features lie-flat seats, a personal in-seat, premium touch-screen entertainment system, power and USB ports at every seat and gourmet, five-course meals with complimentary wine, beer and cocktails. Business Class passengers also have access to priority check-in and business class lounges at most airports. 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.

Beginning May 18, 2018, Condor will leave Phoenix Mondays at 10:55PM, arriving in Germany at 7PM the next day. The flight will leave Germany at 5:35PM, arriving Phoenix at 8:40PM. On Fridays Condor will leave Phoenix at 4:55PM, arriving in Germany at 1:00PM the next day. In Germany it will leave at 11:40AM on Fridays, arriving Phoenix at 2:45PM. A grand opening ceremony and promotional activities will be planned for next year.

Tickets are on sale now at <link http: www.condor.com>www.condor.com, in the travel agency or by phone at 1-866-960-7915 – free of charge.