As Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off this October, Condor not only looks pink as part of the “FlyPink” initiative, an initiative founded by QantasLink pilots in 2015, but from now on even wears pink: The Airbus A320 with the registration D-AICS will take off as a ‘FlyPink” plane with pink stripes. “FlyPink” supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and contributes to local breast cancer charities around the world. This is the first new livery color for the Germany-based carrier since it launched its eye-catching branding in 2022, which includes five other colors.
The aircraft will not draw attention to Condor, but it will also carry an important message to the world: as part of the global aviation initiative “FlyPink,” Condor wants to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention, show solidarity with those affected and collect donations for Brustkrebs Deutschland e.V., a German a non-profit association of doctors, patients, relatives created to promote the prevention and early detection of breast cancer and to support independent research.
The cabin of the “FlyPink” Plane also consistently features pink, for example in the form of headrest covers and on special “safety cards”, which contain detailed information on the topic of prevention. After all, statistically speaking, one in eight women is affected by breast cancer, and men can also develop the disease.
The maiden flight of the D-AICS will take off on October 1 from Frankfurt for Lanzarote in the Canary islands. Kira Schäfer, regional representative Hessen and Stefanie Reim from Brustkrebs Deutschland e.V. as well as Christian Schmitt, Condor COO, will also be on site to officially send the “FlyPink” Plane on its way. The crew of the maiden flight, led by Captain Katharina Heimann, will then set off for the Canary Islands, starting a new chapter in Condor’s FlyPink tradition.
Pink-striped Condor merchandise is also now available for purchase in the Condor Shop and on board. The proceeds will be donated to Brustkrebs Deutschland e.V.
All photos by the airline.