Eurowings' new plush plane brings little passengers a smile

Eurowings' new plush plane brings little passengers a smile

More comfort and small gestures for families on the way to Mallorca

At Palma Airport, when the heat outside beats down on the tarmac and the arrivals area air conditioning hums like a friendly fan, you suddenly notice more strollers and colorful backpacks than usual. For these travelers, Eurowings has announced a few changes this summer that may seem modest at first glance but are very useful for parents.

New in the luggage: a small plush airplane in the design of cooperation partner Salzburger Land. Eurowings is giving these cuddly companions mainly to children; the cabin crew hands them out while stocks last. A nice gesture that can bring bright eyes when boarding or disembarking — and still fits in the overhead bin next to the buggy, a helpful detail amid the dispute over mini hand luggage.

Also on board since June 1: fruity chewy sweets from the Hitschies brand as a farewell treat. From now on, those reaching into a pocket for a candy at the machine on the way to the taxi will find Hitschies instead of the previous sweet. Small details that sweeten the goodbye from the flight without much fuss.

Eurowings is also making things easier financially for families: when booking via a myEurowings account there is a 20 percent discount for children between two and eleven years old. That is especially helpful for longer stays when multiple children travel and flight costs quickly add up. Practical too: foldable wagons (or similar collapsible child vehicles) will be transported free of charge; in general two child travel items such as prams and buggies can be taken along without extra fees.

For on-board purchases the airline has reached another agreement: from August to October families receive ten percent off food, drinks and other items in the WINGS Bistro & Shop, provided the order totals at least 20 euros. This applies during the flight and is granted by the cabin crew — a small savings program for snacks and souvenirs above the clouds. This focus on onboard food and retail follows other menu partnerships such as Eurowings serves L'Osteria Maccheroncini on flights to Mallorca.

They have also thought about keeping little ones occupied: in cooperation with Tessloff publishing house an exclusive booklet from the 'What Is What' series about flying will be released. Such booklets can pass the time on the go and spark children's curiosity about technology and travel — better than hours of scrolling on a tablet.

From the island's perspective there are a few positive effects worth noting: more relaxed families arriving often means less stress at taxi ranks and car rental counters. Shops on Playa de Palma or small cafés on Passeig Mallorca see more childrens' hands with holiday money. For service staff at the airport that may mean more work, but for the local economy it generally means more revenue — especially in a high season where every booking counts.

As for Eurowings itself: the airline flies direct to around 150 destinations in Europe, has about 11 international bases — including Palma de Mallorca — and operates a fleet of roughly 100 aircraft; the number of employees is around 5,500. Recent schedule changes also include moves where Eurowings increases Berlin–Mallorca frequency.

And if you walk through the departure hall on a hot morning, an espresso from the machine in hand, the rolling of suitcases in your ears and a toddler clutching their new plush plane tight — you realize that small ideas sometimes do more than big announcements: they make everyday life easier for families and make the first moment on Mallorca a bit friendlier. Even larger operational discussions, such as Eurowings brings back seat pockets, sit alongside those small gestures.