euro adhoc: Air Berlin PLC / Financial Figures/Balance Sheet / Turnover for the 3rd quarter increases by 8.6 percent to EUR 1.062 billion - Operating income reaches EUR 89.1 million - Net income impro

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9-month report/Q3 figures

27.11.2008

Ad hoc Release pursuant to § 15 of the Securities Trading Act (WpHG)

London, 27 November 2008 - For the third quarter of 2008, the
turnover of the Air Berlin Group increased from EUR *977.7 million to
EUR 1.062 billion, which represents an 8.6 percent increase over the
third quarter of the previous year. The measures implemented in the
course of the efficiency program introduced in the summer are showing
positive effects and have led to a significant increase in operating
income. As a result, EBIT increased from EUR *56.8 million to EUR
89.1 million. This represents an 56.9 percent increase over the third
quarter of the previous year. Net income improved 42.9% from EUR
*31.9 million to EUR 45.6 million. Despite the difficult
circumstances on the world markets and the challenges arising from
the weakening of the global economy, the Board of Directors remains
optimistic about achieving a positive operating income for the
current year.

Details on the 2008 Quarterly Report will be published on our website
on 27 November 2008 as of 7:30 a.m.: ir.airberlin.com

(*pro forma figures)

Air Berlin PLC
The Hour House
32 High Street
Rickmansworth WD3 1ER
Hertfordshire Great Britain
WKN AB1000 (Share)
Frankfurt Stock Exchange
(Official Market, Prime Standard)
WKN AONQ9H (Convertible Bond)
Euro MTF Market
on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange

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ots Originaltext: Air Berlin PLC & Co Luftverkehrs KG
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Further inquiry note:

Ingolf Hegner

Head of Investor Relations

+49 (0)30 3434 1532

ihegner@airberlin.com

Branche: Air Transport
ISIN: GB00B128C026
WKN: AB1000
Index: SDAX, Classic All Share, Prime All Share
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