The developments at Schoenefeld are particularly impressive, proving the decision to focus on the low-cost market was an extremely shrewd one. The airport to the south of Berlin has awoken from its prolonged hibernation and has grown into Germany's boom airport. In 2005, it topped the 5 million passenger mark for the very first time, making Schoenefeld the most dynamic commercial airport in Germany once again.

Within three years, Schoenefeld has managed to triple its annual passenger numbers from 1.7 to over 5 million. Low-cost carriers account for more than 70 percent of the air traffic at Schoenefeld. And low prices on attractive destinations throughout Europe make Schoenefeld interesting for more and more private travellers as well as businessmen.