Deutsche Post cuts back night flights in Germany
Deutsche Post said last week it will reduce its nighttime flights at Frankfurt am Main airport to meet noise concerns of the state government of Hesse.
The German postal carrier said it will cut its flight schedule in half by eliminating six of its 20 flights in 2005, with a further reduction of four flights in 2006. The postal service will shift overnight mail haulage to its road network.
Nighttime flying is more restricted in Europe, where airports tend to be located close to densely populated areas.
Deutsche Post said its mail transit times will be unaffected by the adjustment to its network.