The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) has welcomed Türkiye-based Freebird Airlines as its newest member.
Marking 25 years of operations in 2026, Freebird Airlines serves more than 120 destinations alongside its Malta-registered sister carrier, Freebird Airlines Europe. The group operates flights from 16 German airports to popular leisure destinations such as Antalya, Crete and Fuerteventura, using a fleet of 14 Airbus A320 aircraft.
“By welcoming Freebird Airlines, BARIG is adding another leisure-focused carrier with a strong commitment to the German market,” said Michael Hoppe, BARIG Chairman and Executive Director. “Germany remains a resilient travel market, but it is also facing mounting pressure from high government-imposed operating costs. Together with our member airlines and industry partners, we continue to advocate for better framework conditions to support aviation.”
Freebird Airlines is part of Gözen Holding, a diversified aviation group with more than 40 years of industry experience. Its activities span a wide range of aviation services, including GSA operations, security, refuelling and flight training.
“Germany is one of our key source markets,” said Selim Tükenmez, Managing Director of Freebird Airlines. “We have maintained a strong presence here since our foundation and have developed extensive expertise over the years. Today, that experience enables us to remain competitive across both charter and scheduled operations. BARIG provides a valuable platform for discussing industry challenges and gaining insights that are highly relevant to our business.”
Through its BARIG membership, Freebird Airlines joins a network of airlines working together to address industry issues and strengthen the aviation sector in Germany.
