Lufthansa and SWISS delay Dubai return due to ‘volatility’ around Middle East
Lufthansa Group carriers Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings have delayed their planned return to Dubai after deciding that the…
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Lufthansa is a major German airline and one of the largest airline groups in Europe. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, it operates a vast network of domestic and international destinations, connecting passengers to over 200 destinations worldwide. As a founding member of the Star Alliance, Lufthansa plays a significant role in global aviation, offering seamless travel experiences through its extensive network and partnerships.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1953
- Headquarters: Cologne, Germany
- Fleet Size: Over 700 aircraft
- Destinations: 200+ worldwide
- Alliance: Star Alliance (founding member)
- Subsidiaries: Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings
- Passenger Numbers: Over 130 million annually (pre-pandemic)
- Hubs: Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Munich Airport (MUC)
Lufthansa prepares for final A340-600 flight as 17-year-old aircraft exits fleet
Lufthansa is scheduled to operate its final Airbus A340-600 passenger service on October 18, ending the aircraft type’s…
Lufthansa tells jets to carry extra fuel as Frankfurt, Zurich face supply crunch
Lufthansa is instructing crews on selected flights to Frankfurt to take on extra fuel before departure as pipeline…
Lufthansa picks Tokyo for December launch of first Airbus A350-1000
Lufthansa has picked Japan’s capital city Tokyo as the launch destination for the maiden commercial flight of its…
What makes business class worth the price in 2026?
Business class cabins are gradually becoming the highest-margin product, and it’s the highest-paying passengers who are now dictating…
Lufthansa Group goes full throttle for Japan in summer 2027
Lufthansa Group is “significantly expanding” its services to Japan from summer 2027, after seeing strong passenger demand to…
Lufthansa to roll-out Starlink Wi-Fi with strict passenger usage rules
Lufthansa Group is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi across all its partner airlines over the next three years, beginning…
Lufthansa Group pays over three-quarters of a billion dollars extra for Q2 fuel
Lufthansa Group paid over three-quarters of a billion dollars extra for fuel during the second quarter in 2026,…
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa bid for TAP Portugal – but what happens next?
Both Air France-KLM Group and Lufthansa Group have now submitted binding offers to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal following on from their non-binding bids in April…
Rolls-Royce, Boeing and Lufthansa line up new 787-9 ecoDemonstrator venture
Rolls-Royce, Boeing and Lufthansa will undertake a new ecoDemonstrator venture, conducting flight tests that aim to improve fuel…
Lufthansa debuts first A350-1000 with special anniversary livery
Lufthansa is preparing to welcome its first Airbus A350-1000, an aircraft that carries added significance beyond its size. …
Locking pin found in storage box after Lufthansa 787 nose-gear collapse
A locking pin designed to prevent a Boeing 787’s nose landing gear from retracting remained inside its storage…
Lufthansa crew members among several injured during 787 nose gear collapse
Lufthansa crew members and ground staff were among several injured while onboard a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner when…
Lufthansa adds 11 new destinations to Allegris cabin product for Winter 2026/27
Lufthansa is to bring its Allegris cabin to 11 new destinations this winter, expanding the reach of the…
Lufthansa Group moves to calm summer travel jitters around fuel supply
Lufthansa Group is taking steps to calm passenger summer travel jitters around fuel supply, insisting that there are…
Lufthansa orders 20 more Airbus and Boeing long-haul aircraft
Lufthansa Group has ordered 20 additional long-haul aircraft from Airbus and Boeing as it continues the largest fleet…
Lufthansa delivery nears as first production Boeing 777-9 takes flight: photos
The first-ever production Boeing 777-9 has taken to the skies from Everett Paine Field (PAE), no doubt much…
Bucher completes galley refurbishment for Lufthansa A320 family fleet
Swiss aircraft interior specialist Bucher Leichtbau has completed a large-scale refurbishment of galley units operated across the Lufthansa…