Eurowings and GetJet have agreed a long-term ACMI deal for summer 2026, with six Airbus A320s based in Hamburg to support peak leisure routes to the Adriatic and Balkans.
Summary: Eurowings and GetJet have signed a long-term ACMI agreement for summer 2026. GetJet will supply six Airbus A320s based in Hamburg to operate leisure routes to the Adriatic and Balkan destinations under Eurowings flight numbers and branding.
Eurowings and GetJet have finalised a long-term ACMI deal for the summer 2026 season, with the agreement seeing GetJet provide six Airbus A320 aircraft to bolster Eurowings’ northern operations. The Eurowings GetJet ACMI deal will position these aircraft at Hamburg Airport to help manage peak leisure demand.
Deployment and network impact
From summer 2026 the six A320s supplied by GetJet will be based in Hamburg and integrated into Eurowings’ schedule. They will operate under Eurowings flight numbers and carry Eurowings branding, primarily serving leisure routes from Northern Germany to Mediterranean and Balkan destinations.
The deployment is specifically intended to handle increased demand to destinations such as Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Rijeka in Croatia and Pristina, ensuring additional capacity during peak months like August.
Why airlines use ACMI (wet lease)
Eurowings’ decision to wet-lease aircraft from GetJet reflects common industry practice to add capacity quickly and flexibly without committing to aircraft purchases. The model covers Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance, allowing the lessee to scale operations for seasonal demand.
- Managing seasonal peaks: add capacity for the busiest months without long-term aircraft purchases
- Operational reliability: partner airlines supply crews and maintenance to reduce disruption from shortages
- Cost control: a pay-as-you-go model avoids year-round ownership costs
“the special forces of aviation.”
That phrase has been used to describe GetJet’s rapid mobilisation capability; the carrier has a reputation for being able to field fully crewed aircraft within short timeframes, a capability that makes it a valuable ACMI partner during seasonal peaks and operational strain.
GetJet’s expansion and capabilities
Headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, GetJet has rebranded to consolidate its services — from heavy maintenance and crew training to ACMI operations — under a single identity. The Eurowings contract adds to GetJet’s roster of partnerships, which already includes legacy carriers such as Etihad Airways, Finnair and Wizz Air.
Under CEO Darius Viltrakis, GetJet is moving toward greater technical autonomy by investing in maintenance capacity and hangar facilities to keep its fleet operational and reliable for ACMI clients.
What passengers should expect
If your ticket notes that a Eurowings flight is ‘operated by GetJet Airlines for Eurowings’ the aircraft and crew will be from GetJet, but services such as baggage allowances and onboard purchases will follow Eurowings’ rules. Both carriers operate under EASA safety regulations, so standards and safety oversight remain in place.
Eurowings is also diversifying partners elsewhere for summer 2026 — working with Avion Express in Stuttgart and Smartwings in Cologne — as part of a wider strategy to build resilience against staffing and maintenance pressures across its network.
A reliable horizon for summer travel
As travel demand climbs for summer 2026, Eurowings’ use of ACMI partners like GetJet aims to keep schedules stable and capacity sufficient. For carriers, these deals are practical tools to match supply with peak seasonal demand while controlling costs.
Why this matters: travellers benefit from increased seat availability and improved schedule reliability during busy periods, while the industry gains flexibility to handle fluctuating demand without long-term fleet commitments.
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