Lufthansa Group to raise $2.5B in share sale to repay government loan
Lufthansa Group plans to raise €2.1 billion ($2.5 billion) in a capital increase to repay the government funding…
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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’s final A380 arrives in Teruel for storage
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has waved goodbye to its last Airbus A380. The aircraft, registration D-AIMH, departed Frankfurt (FRA)…
First in, last out: Lufthansa eyes end phase of pandemic
German airline group Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) is not out of the crisis caused by COVID-19 yet, but its…
Lufthansa says demand for Singapore flights tripled
Demand for flights between Germany and Singapore has tripled since the announcement of easing travel restrictions, according to…
Lufthansa to require COVID-19 shots for crew
Germany’s Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) will now require their crew on planes to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. “International…
Airlines told to avoid Afghanistan airspace
Airlines have been warned to avoid Kabul airspace whose flight information region covers the whole of Afghanistan after the…
Germany to sell part of 20% stake in Lufthansa
The German government will sell part of the 20% stake it owns in Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), after the…
Lufthansa reaffirmed Airbus A380 is not coming back
While the COVID-19 keeps taking its toll on international air travel, airlines are reviewing the future of their…
Qatar Airways partnership plan blasted by German politician
Paul Ziemiak, the General Secretary of the CDU, the largest party in the German Parliament, voiced his concern…
Lufthansa CRJ-900 jet diversion potentially caused by e-cigarette
Smoke onboard forced a Lufthansa CRJ-900 flight crew to divert to Italy. But the costly diversion could have…
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…
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…