Condor (airline)

Condor Flugdienst GmbH (meaning Condor Flight Service), usually known as Condor, is a German leisure and holiday airline. Originally a subsidiary of German flag carrier Lufthansa, it was acquired by the Thomas Cook Group in the early 2000s and remained a subsidiary until the group collapsed in September 2019. However, the operations of Condor and Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia are unaffected for the time being.

1956–2004
In 2002, as the Thomas Cook Group was acquiring Condor, all Condor aircraft were repainted in a Thomas Cook livery with a yellow tail bearing the 2001 Thomas Cook logo, and the words Powered by Condor towards the rear of the aircraft.

2004–2013


The Condor name was reintroduced in 2004. Aircraft now bore Condor titles. The 2001 Thomas Cook logo remained on the tail, but the tail was now painted blue.

2013–present
The Thomas Cook Group introduced its ‘Sunny Heart’ logo and brand identity in October 2013. Accordingly, Condor changed its logo colour from blue to chocolate-brown. Aircraft were now painted in the new Sunny Heart livery with a brown tail, though some aircraft initially had a blue tail with the Sunny Heart logo.