What Happened
Condor Celebrates 35 Years of Boeing 757 Operations with Unique Farewell Flight
Condor retired its last Boeing 757 with a special farewell flight from Frankfurt to Vienna on November 5, 2025. The aircraft, registered as D-ABOM, carried over 100 passengers on the flight. The airline operated 18 Boeing 757-200s and nine 757-300s during its 35-year Boeing era. Condor has ordered 43 next-generation Airbus planes for delivery in the coming years, symbolizing its push towards sustainability. The airline cited a desire to honor the 757’s legacy while embracing the future. The farewell flight was attended by long-standing staff members, journalists, and die-hard fans of the Boeing 757. The decision to retire the type symbolizes more than just a fleet modernization process, but also marks a new chapter in Condor’s operations. According to Breaking Defense, the airline has become more than just a leisure airline, with expanded network connections and a focus on sustainability. The farewell flight was a unique celebration of the 757’s 35-year history with Condor. The airline’s COO, Christian Schmitt, stated that the farewell flight marked the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new chapter with a modern, more efficient, and more sustainable Airbus fleet. The airline has a further 43 next-generation Airbus planes on order for delivery in the coming years. The retirement of the Boeing 757 marks a significant milestone in Condor’s history and its transition to an Airbus fleet.