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BARIG Welcomes Hannover Airport as Newest Association Member

BARIG has today announced that Hannover Airport has become their newest partner in the airport and infrastructure sector.  Together, the industry colleagues will work to enhance ground services, the airport passenger experience, and more.


Hannover Airport (HAJ) - Courtesy BARIG / Claasen Communication
Hannover Airport (HAJ) - Courtesy BARIG / Claasen Communication

On Thursday (April 9, 2026), the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) announced an expansion of their network with the addition of Hannover Airport (HAJ) as their newest association member.  With this new partner from the airport and infrastructure sector, BARIG and its member airlines can work together on various operational improvements. In particular, the passenger experience and ground services are set to be further enhanced for travelers.


In Thursday’s announcement, BARIG’s Chairman and Executive Director, Michael Hoppe, said,


“The cooperation between airlines and airport operators is highly complex and encompasses many areas, such as ground operations, aviation security, and sustainability.  That is why we are fostering constructive dialogue with airports and encourage all stakeholders to work together to improve processes at various levels.  Further optimizing operations will benefit all parties involved, especially our airlines’ passengers. We look forward to a productive exchange with Hannover Airport.”

 

Also commenting on the new partnership with BARIG, Hannover Airport’s CEO, Dr, Martin Roll, said,


“The aviation industry in Germany is at a pivotal point, where the course for the future is being set and where areas such as digitalization are opening up entirely new possibilities.  As BARIG partner, we look forward to exchanging valuable experience and expertise with airline representatives from around the world to drive further improvements.  On this basis, we can work together to lay the groundwork for tomorrow’s success.”


Germany’s Hannover Airport is the only international commercial airport in Lower Saxony. With its 24-hour operating license, HAJ has been an important part of northern Germany’s air transport network for years.  In addition to serving leisure and business travelers with scheduled and charter flights, the airport also serves as an air gateway for cargo, is home to the police helicopter squadron and the DRF air rescue service, serves as an alternate base for the emergency response unit, and functions as a freight and maintenance hub.  In 2025, Hannover Airport service approximately 5.3 million passengers.  Over 60 direct destinations are accessible from Hannover, including popular vacation spots, major cities, and several transit hubs.


The CEOs of Hannover Airport Prof. Dr. Martin Roll (R) and Maik Blötz (L), as well as BARIG Chairman and Executive Director Michael Hoppe (C) are Looking Forward to the Professional Exchange - Courtesy BARIG / Claasen Communication
The CEOs of Hannover Airport Prof. Dr. Martin Roll (R) and Maik Blötz (L), as well as BARIG Chairman and Executive Director Michael Hoppe (C) are Looking Forward to the Professional Exchange - Courtesy BARIG / Claasen Communication

Founded in 1951, Frankfurt am Main-based BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany e.V.) represents over 100 national and international airlines in the scheduled, charter, low cost and air cargo sectors.  The association works to improve conditions in the aviation industry in Germany and is the key industry contact for politics, authorities, industry and media.



Source: BARIG/Claasen Communication

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