Germanwings

Germanwings was a German low-cost airline owned by Lufthansa. It was founded in 2002 and began operations in 2003. Initially operating as a low-cost subsidiary, it gradually integrated more heavily into Lufthansa's operations, with Lufthansa's other low-cost carrier, Eurowings, eventually taking over the Germanwings brand. In 2015, the airline became infamous for Germanwings Flight 9525, a crash in the French Alps. Following this event and further integration, the Germanwings brand was fully absorbed into Eurowings in late 2015.

The airline was headquartered in Cologne, Germany, and operated a network of routes across Europe. Its fleet primarily consisted of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. Germanwings aimed to offer competitive pricing while providing a service level that differentiated it from ultra-low-cost carriers. It served a mix of business and leisure travelers.

The integration into Eurowings was part of Lufthansa's strategy to consolidate its low-cost offerings and create a stronger, more unified brand in the competitive European airline market. This move aimed to streamline operations, improve cost efficiencies, and present a clearer product offering to customers. The absorption meant that all flights previously operated under the Germanwings banner transitioned to being marketed and operated as Eurowings.