Lufthansa CEO admits today’s strike ‘really hurts’ as hundreds of flights axed
The CEO of Lufthansa Airlines, Jens Ritter, has admitted that the latest strike by staff “really hurts,” coming…
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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 marks 100th anniversary with special celebratory flights
Lufthansa is marking the 100th anniversary with two special simultaneous celebratory flights on April 6, 2026. At 15.00…
Lufthansa submits non-binding offer for minority stake in TAP Air Portugal
Lufthansa Group has submitted a non-binding offer to Portugal’s state holding company Parpublica for a minority stake in flag carrier TAP Air…
Air France-KLM makes TAP Portugal offer as deadline for IAG and Lufthansa looms
Air France-KLM Group has officially bid a non-binding offer to purchase a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal…
Lufthansa employees design A321neo livery to mark airline’s 100th anniversary
Lufthansa is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding with another special aircraft livery, this time designed by…
Lufthansa proposes to merge transitional pension into company plan for pilots
Lufthansa announced it has made a new offer to the Vereinigung Cockpit union regarding the company pension plan…
Lufthansa faces two-day pilot strike as union blames airline for lack of action
Lufthansa is facing a two-day pilot strike after union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) called on its pilot members to…
US and European airline shares down as oil price soars above $100 a barrel
The aviation industry is confronting its most challenging environment since the COVID-19 pandemic as the effects from the…
Lufthansa to launch nonstop Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur flights in October 2026
Lufthansa is launching nonstop flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), marking its first…
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 becomes latest iconic jumbo to feature XXL Crane design
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 is the latest iconic aircraft to feature the airline’s blue 100-year anniversary livery and…
Lufthansa Airbus A380 joins ‘Team XXL Crane’ with new centenary design
An Airbus A380 has become the fourth Lufthansa aircraft to feature the XXL crane livery as part of…
500 pax stranded on aircraft overnight in Munich after ground staff go home
Passengers on several outbound flights were forced to spend the night onboard aircraft at Munich Airport (MUC) on…
Air India and Lufthansa sign multiple strategic deal spurred on by EU-India pact
Air India and Lufthansa have signed a far-reaching, multiple strategic deal, spurred on by the recently announced free…
Lufthansa: certification win opens all but three 787-9 Allegris business seats
Lufthansa has opened all but three Boeing 787-9 Allegris business seats for booking, following a breakthrough in the…
Lufthansa labels impending pilot and cabin crew strike an unnecessary escalation
Lufthansa has criticized strikes announced by pilot and cabin crew unions whose members are unhappy with working conditions…
Lufthansa confirms A380 business upgrade, new 747-8 seats across all classes
Lufthansa has announced the “most extensive fleet renewal in its history,” revealing plans to upgrade seating on its…
Lufthansa postpones return to Tehran amid unrest as carriers suspend Iran routes
Lufthansa has delayed the planned resumption of direct flights between Frankfurt and Tehran as widespread protests and deteriorating…
Lufthansa marks 100 years of flight while reckoning with ‘darkest chapter’
Lufthansa celebrated its centenary on January 6, 2026, marking 100 years since the founding of the original “Luft…