Lufthansa Group’s start up airline reveals strategic plans
The Lufthansa Group’s newest subsidiary airline Eurowings Discover has announced the date and route for the launch of…
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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 to repay €9 billion of state aid, Group CEO hints
The largest German air carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) aims to repay €9 billion of state aid before the…
Lufthansa explores bankruptcy protection amid bailout proceedings
As results from discussions concerning the 9 billion euro state-aided bailout are still to be confirmed, reports state…
Germany to participate in Lufthansa’s capital increase?
Germany is reportedly aiming to participate in Lufthansa’s (LHAB) (LHA) capital increase, which would ensure the refinancing of…
Russia clears Air France, Lufthansa, Austrian flights avoiding Belarus
On May 26, 2021, Air France flight AF1154 from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Moscow Sheremetyevo…
Minsk Airport holds Lufthansa flight over “terrorism threat”
A Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) flight was delayed in Minsk due to the potential threat of a terrorist act.Passengers…
Lufthansa Embraer ERJ-190 suffers a lightning strike in Frankfurt
The German air carrier Lufthansa Embraer ERJ-190 aircraft suffered a lightning strike when landing at Frankfurt Airport (FRA),…
Lufthansa to replace A340 fleet by 10 new long-haul jets
Lufthansa Group, the parent company of German airline Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), has eyes on along-haul fleet modernization amid…
Lufthansa continues cost-cuts, plans to lay off 10,000 staff
After reporting a net loss of more than €1 billion in Q1, 2021, Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) decided to…
For Europe’s airlines, is summer travel season the last hope for survival?
Despite a round of positive news over the course of the past few months, including the beginning of…
Ryanair’s O’Leary: Lufthansa is like a drunken uncle at a German wedding
The ever expressive Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary compared Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) to a “drunken uncle at a…
Lufthansa suffers massive loss; confirms A380 and 747 exit
While cargo for many airlines has become a bright spot during a dark period, more often than not,…
Lufthansa Group expects sharp recovery in summer 2021
Lufthansa Group bets on the COVID-19 vaccines and testing procedures to lead the company into a “sharp recovery”…
Lufthansa to fly longest passenger flight in its history
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) prepares for the longest passenger flight in its history. The largest German airline plans to…
Lufthansa collects €500 million using aircraft as securities
On January 6, 2021, Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) announced that it gathered a total of €500 million in the…
Nigeria lifts flight ban for Lufthansa, Air France & KLM
The government of Nigeria lifted a flight ban on some European air carriers, clearing the way to resume…
Lufthansa to offer passengers to buy meals on short-haul flights
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), including other group airlines like Austrian Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines, will introduce an…
Lufthansa reaches agreement with union to avoid lay-offs
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) confirmed a new deal with trade union Verdi to cut €200 million in expenses for…