Lufthansa pilots vote in favor of industrial action over pay
Pilots of German flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) have voted in favor of industrial action, paving the way…
Lufthansa
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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)
How to avoid disruption when traveling in Europe this summer?
This summer has been plagued by travel disruption across Europe, with airlines and airports struggling to cope with…
Lufthansa scraps almost all Frankfurt & Munich flights on July 27 due to strike
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) is canceling virtually all of its flights at its hubs in Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich…
Airbus and major airlines sign LOI to explore carbon removal solutions
Airbus and a number of major airlines have signed Letters of Intent (LOI) to explore solutions for carbon…
More flight cancelations: Frankfurt Airport cuts capacity to ease disruption
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has become the latest to request airlines to reduce flights due to staff shortages, with…
Logistics specialist becomes largest shareholder in Lufthansa Group
Logistics specialist Klaus-Michael Kuehne has increased his stake in Lufthansa Group to just over 15%, replacing the German…
Boeing, ESG, Lufthansa Technik sign deal to support German P-8A Poseidon fleet
Boeing announced that it will join forces with Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH (ESG) and Lufthansa Technik to support Germany’s…
The A380 will be back in the summer of 2023, confirms Lufthansa
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has confirmed that the Airbus A380 will return to operation in the summer of 2023,…
Is Lufthansa preparing to bring back its A380s?
Is the Airbus A380 on the verge of a comeback at Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA)? New comments made by…
Emerging from pandemic, SWISS ends state-backed loan early
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has ended a state-backed loan from Switzerland ahead of time, saying that its…
Lufthansa, Eurowings scrap 1,000+ flights in July over aviation staff shortages
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) and Eurowings have become the latest airlines to cancel flights during busy vacation periods due…
Lufthansa’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ’Berlin’ will arrive in summer 2022
Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) is expecting delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in summer 2022. …
Lufthansa eyes 20% stake in ITA, partner MSC is bidding for a 60% stake – report
Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) aims to acquire a 20% stake in ITA Airways, the successor to…
What’s the most expensive ticket on Lufthansa? $24,000 for San Francisco
Travel demand is back with a vengeance and people are willing to pay for tickets if a statement…
First glimpse of Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Lufthansa livery
The fist picture of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner intended for Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has been spotted in Seattle,…
Lufthansa apologizes after Orthodox Jewish travelers are banned from flight
German flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has issued an apology after banning Orthodox Jewish travelers from boarding a…
New owners soon for Italy’s ITA? Government hopes to agree sale by end of June
Italy is hoping to sell ITA Airways, the successor to flag carrier Alitalia, by the end of June…
Lufthansa orders new freighters and more Boeing aircraft amid 777X delays
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has ordered 17 Boeing widebody aircraft, with new Dreamliners to compensate for delayed 777X deliveries,…