Condor Ends Boeing 757 Operations with Farewell Flight
German leisure airline Condor concluded 35 years of Boeing 757 service with a special final flight. On November 5, 2025, the last Boeing 757 in its fleet flew from Frankfurt to Vienna carrying over 100 passengers before retirement from commercial use.
Longstanding Role of the Boeing 757 at Condor
The distinctive pencil-shaped Boeing 757 has been a key part of Condor’s short and medium-haul fleet for more than three decades. Throughout this period, the airline operated 18 Boeing 757-200s and nine longer 757-300s, as reported by ch-aviation.
Recent Retirement of Remaining Aircraft
Most of the remaining Boeing 757s have been retired in recent weeks, with several ferried to Cotswold Airport in the UK for dismantling and parts recovery.
The Final Flight Details
The farewell flight on November 5, 2025, featured Condor’s last Boeing 757-300, registration D-ABOM, painted in a red-and-white candy-striped livery. Passengers included veteran staff, journalists, and passionate Boeing 757 enthusiasts.
A total of 75 tickets were auctioned via the Condor online shop back in September 2025 for a chance to be on the final flight.
This event marked the end of an era for Condor, closing a significant chapter in its fleet history.
"For over 30 years, the pencil-like shape of the Boeing 757 has formed the backbone of Condor’s short and medium-haul fleet."
Author's summary: Condor has retired its Boeing 757 fleet after 35 years, commemorated by a special farewell flight celebrating the iconic aircraft's long service in its short- and medium-haul operations.