Hapag-Lloyd market was planned in 2004. As part of that process, its business units other than the container line and cruise line were planned for divestiture. In 2008 TUI announced an intention to sell its entire stake in Hapag-Lloyd shipping activities before the end of that year. Industry speculation predicted a sale price of approximately $US5.9 billion. Hapag-Lloyd founded the charter airline Hapag-Lloyd Flug in 1972, buying a few Boeing 727s to fly its cruise passengers from Germany to the cruises' ports of call. The airline eventually added some regular passenger flights as well. Hapag-Lloyd Flug used the IATA code HF
Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza the main hub for the national flag carrier Air Albania as well as Albawings. It also serves as a focus city for Adria Airways, Blue Panorama Airlines and Ernest Airlines. In terms of passenger volume, it is the largest airport in Albania and the 12th in Balkan Peninsula. The airport was constructed during a period of two years, from 1955 to 1957. However, Tirana had commercial airline services before. Domestic aviation starts in 1926 when German airline Adria-Aero-Lloyd obtained monopoly for all domestic air routes in the country and begin servicing a Tirana and Shkodër, Korçë and Vlorë. This operations