Air Berlin launched flights from London Gatwick to Hanover and Nuremberg this week.
The routes, aimed at the leisure and business traveller, are expected to be the first of more.
Gatwick chief executive Stewart Wingate said: “We are transforming Gatwick with a £1 billion investment programme that will modernise the facilities, improve customer service and bolster the public transport links into London, to make Gatwick London’s airport of choice.
“Today’s news demonstrates we are making headway in achieving that vision. This is the first step in a long-term relationship with airberlin, which we hope will generate further destinations not currently served by Gatwick and open up more choice for our passengers.”
By Bev Fearis
