On April 4, German Airways, one of Europe’s leading wet-lease and charter airlines, joined the European Regions Airline Association (ERA).

Montserrat Barriga, Director General, ERA, said: “ERA is delighted to welcome German Airways into its strong and varied membership. Every additional airline member offers further substance to the association’s expansive community and highlights the value that ERA provides in representing airlines before Europe’s regulatory bodies. We are also very pleased they were able to attend our long-awaited spring event in Malta – the perfect backdrop to emphasise the multi-faceted benefits that ERA membership provides.”

Maren Wolters, German Airways Managing Director, added: “German Airways becomes an increasingly important carrier in European air traffic. An important part of this is being connected and having a great platform to establish contacts and exchange important trends. We’re convinced ERA provides fantastic opportunities, fresh ideas and more co-operations. It’s a chance to grow together. We are very pleased that our membership in ERA has given us a home in terms of association policy. Especially in difficult times like the current ones, it is important to co-operate with other companies that have similar economic interests. The meeting in Malta will boost this co-operation.”

The European Regions Airlines Association includes more than 50 airlines and 145 companies involved in European air transport. ERA represents its members’ interests for the governments, regulatory bodies and legislators, particularly around long-term sustainable growth for the sector.