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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 orders 22 long-haul aircraft, including A350-1000s
Lufthansa Group has placed a $7.5 billion order for 22 new long-haul aircraft from Boeing and Airbus. The group…
Lufthansa plane enters ‘free fall’, 7 passengers hospitalized
Seven people were taken to hospital after a Lufthansa plane flying between Austin, US and Frankfurt in Germany…
Lufthansa poster banned in UK for ‘misleading advertising’
A Lufthansa poster advertising the airline’s green credentials has been banned by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) in…
Lufthansa unveils new Allegris long-haul cabin product
Lufthansa unveiled its new Allegris long-haul cabin at an event in Berlin, on February 28, 2023. All cabin classes,…
Lufthansa appoints new chief commercial officer
Lufthansa has announced some key managerial changes, with chief commercial officer (CCO) Stefan Kreuzpaintner taking over the role…
Airlines from around the world have united in joining the rescue operation in Turkey
When a major natural disaster strikes, aircraft, whether military or commercial, become an essential component of the relief effort. This…
‘Standstill’ expected at seven German airports due to union strikes on Feb. 17
Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (ver.di, United Services Union), a Germany-based trade union, announced that workers will go on strike at…
All Lufthansa flights grounded due to major IT outage
All flights operated by Lufthansa to and from Frankfurt were grounded in the morning (local time) of February…
Lufthansa Group rolls out Green Fare across all its airlines
The Lufthansa Group will begin offering fares that already have carbon offsetting options built-in starting February 15, 2023. Lufthansa…
Lufthansa and Air France-KLM show interest in collapsed Flybe, report says
Two of Europe’s largest airlines are reportedly in early discussions with the administrators of Flybe, the UK carrier…
Lufthansa Airbus A380 lands in Manila for heavy maintenance
A Lufthansa Airbus A380, registered as D-AIMK, flew to Manila, the Philippines, where it will undergo heavy maintenance…
Top 5 airline cabin refits to look for in 2023
Those of you eager to enjoy the state-of-the-art when it comes to passenger experience will have quite a…
Lufthansa officially submits a bid for ITA Airways
Lufthansa has formally submitted a bid to acquire a minority stake in ITA Airways to the Italian government.…
Lufthansa to bring back all stored Airbus A340-600s
Lufthansa will bring back all its stored Airbus A340-600 aircraft to service due to the anticipated demand for…
ITA Airways expects more revenue than first anticipated; privatization conditions discussed
Italian full-service carriers established by the local government have become synonymous with a bumpy business journey, but the…
Lufthansa outpaces previous earnings projections, raises FY 2022 forecast by 50%
Lufthansa has raised its earnings forecast by 50% after outpacing its earnings projections in October and November 2022. …
Today in history: the Lufthansa heist
On this day, in the early hours of December 11, 1978, six armed men in a stolen Ford…