Germanwings

Airline Profile

German Wings are the budget offshoot of German national airline Lufthansa. In addition to operating a limited number of flights to Hamburg and Stuttgart, German Wings offer flights from several UK cities to their main hub at Cologne-Bonn airport.

Quick Facts

  • Airline Code: 4U
  • Alternative Name: German Wings
  • Type: ABU

@Jodatu High speed should be just that - limited stop (which hs2 is), stations that provide onward connections (which hs2 does very poorly)

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@Jodatu You wouldn't want 3 stations in Birmingham serving #HS2 - also, double deck, 400m long trains not compatible with classic track

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@Jodatu You could make that argument about any central station or hub airport. Reality is, origin + connection passengers justify both

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