Air Berlin: Further Flight Cancellations Because of Air Space Closure - Update

BERLIN, April 17, 2010 - As a result of the volcanic eruption in Iceland and the
volcanic ash that this has released into the atmosphere, the civil aviation
safety authorities have shut off major sections of European airspace and the
airports in Germany. It is not foreseeable when these restrictions will be
lifted. Upon the recommendation of the DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung) Air
Berlin is cancelling all flights - except for some domestic Spanish flights -
until 2 a.m. on 18th April 2010 inclusive.

Passengers affected by these cancellations are requested not
to travel to the airport. Any flights until Monday, 19th April 2010 inclusive
can be rebooked or cancelled free of charge (for flights until 31st May
2010). Further information is available online or by calling 00800 5 737 8000
toll-free.

Air Berlin is in constant contact with the relevant
authorities and airports and will provide information as quickly as possible
about further developments and consequences for Air Berlin's flight
operations.

    Press contact:

    Hans-Christoph Noack
    Director Corporate Communications Air Berlin
    Tel.: +49-30-3434-1500
    Fax: +49-30-3434-1509
    Mail: abpresse@airberlin.com

Press contact: Hans-Christoph Noack, Director Corporate Communications Air Berlin, Tel.: +49-30-3434-1500, Fax: +49-30-3434-1509, Mail: abpresse at airberlin.com .