Corendon Airlines appoints Paul Schwaiger as new chief commercial officer

Corendon Airlines appoints Paul Schwaiger as new chief commercial officer

Ex-Lufthansa exec now leading the carrier's commercial strategy

Corendon Airlines has named experienced airline executive Paul Schwaiger as its new chief commercial officer.

He succeeds Mine Aslan, who made significant contributions to the airline’s success over the years in post.

Schwaiger is acquainted with the airline that celebrated its 20th anniversary this month, as he's served as a strategic advisor since March 2024. 

During this time, he has worked with the leadership team, contributing to various commercial and structural improvements.

His career includes leadership roles at Lufthansa in both Germany and Asia, as well as senior positions at renowned leisure carriers such as SunExpress and Condor. 

He has also played a significant role in strengthening tourism from German-speaking markets to Turkey.

“We are very pleased to welcome Paul Schwaiger as our CCO,” said Yıldıray Karaer, founder and CEO of Corendon Airlines. 

“Paul will lead our commercial operations. He brings a wealth of strategic and operational expertise and has already played a key role in enhancing our sales organisation and streamlining key processes.”

Schwaiger said: It is both an honour and a challenge to work with the professional team at Corendon Airlines to ensure a safe and profitable future.

“With our Turkish and European operating licenses, we serve key leisure destinations across Turkey and Europe, working with passion to deliver memorable holidays to our customers.”

During the 2025 summer season, the airline is operating flights from a wide range of airports across the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Austria, and Switzerland to top vacation destinations in Spain, Greece, Egypt, and Turkey.