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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)
Lufthansa A340 reaches the Atlantic, U-turns back to Germany
If long-haul flights were not exhausting enough, passengers on a scheduled Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) flight to New York…
LSG Sky Chefs strike, Lufthansa adjusts catering on some flights
An ongoing conflict between ver.di, a trade union based in Germany, and Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has seemingly escalated.…
Lufthansa profits plummet amid “pricing pressure” in Europe
The German airline group, which includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) and Swiss International Air…
Brussels Airlines is rebooting: what changes are coming?
During Lufthansa Group’s Capital Markets Day on June 24, 2019, the German airline conglomerate announced a slight shift…
Lufthansa slightly increases passenger numbers in September 2019
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has announced its latest traffic results, including figures for its two mainline subsidiaries and the…
Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian replace Adria Airways frequencies
The news that Adria Airways declared bankruptcy was very significant for both Ljubljana Airport (LJU) and Slovenia. Adria…
Lufthansa Group grows in August; provides update on Eurowings
The German airline group, which has recently hit the headlines for the comments made by its CEO Carsten…
Lufthansa, Eurowings announce North American and Indian routes
Lufthansa Group has announced further strengthening its long-haul network and will add new routes to multiple North American…
Despite growing revenues, Lufthansa remains at loss in H1 2019
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) reports losing €116 million in the first half of 2019 financial year. While the last…
Lufthansa, BA suspend Cairo flights citing security concerns
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) and British Airways abruptly suspend all flights to Cairo for seven days over security concerns.…
Lufthansa CEO blasts Ryanair and easyJet for cheap ticket prices
There is no secret that the competition amongst European airlines for passengers is very intense. Add in the…
Airlines instructed to check for cracks on Airbus A380 wings
Updated on 15/07/2019 at 11:35 am (UTC +2) with a comment from Emirates spokesperson. The EASA (European Union…
Lufthansa slashes Eurowings long-haul routes, repositions airline
At Lufthansa Capital Markets Day, the airline informed its investors and analysts of the upcoming changes at one of…
Airline Alliance’s Benefits and Drawbacks Explained
Airline Alliance’s Benefits Explained Just yesterday, the biggest airline alliance, namely Star Alliance celebrated their 22nd birthday. 5…
Lufthansa confirms a weak first quarter of 2019
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) reported on April 30, 2019, a net loss of €342 million in the first quarter…
Lufthansa in the red for the first quarter of 2019
When Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) was forecasting its financial results for 2019, it expected the year to begin slower…
Germany and Austria ATC disruptions affect traffic
Here we go again? Disruptions in ATC is currently affecting traffic within the German and Austrian airspaces.Air traffic…