Lufthansa Group to reduce autonomy of subsidiary airlines from 2026
Lufthansa Group has announced that from 2026, its subsidiary airlines will lose some decision-making power as it looks…
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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)
First Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 with the new Allegris cabin arrives in Frankfurt
German flag carrier Lufthansa received the first Boeing 787-9 fitted with the new Allegris cabin on August 30,…
Lufthansa relaunches Munich-Riyadh service with A350-900 after 8-year absence
Lufthansa is relaunching its non-stop service from Munich to Riyadh following a decision by the airline to suspend…
Lufthansa, ITA Airways extend codeshare partnership on new international routes
Lufthansa and ITA Airways are extending their codeshare partnership to include new international routes in Africa and Asia. …
Iconic Junkers Ju 52 to move to Lufthansa Conference Visitor Center in Frankfurt
Lufthansa’s iconic Junkers Ju 52 aircraft has bid farewell to Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport (PAD), where it has been stationed…
Lufthansa flies damaged empty A340 at low altitude across the Atlantic
On July 8, 2025, a Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 aircraft completed a Transatlantic flight between Boston-Logan (BOS) and Frankfurt…
Lufthansa inflight drama as co-pilot faints after captain leaves cockpit: report
A report has come to light in the German media concerning a major flight safety issue that affected…
‘Mr Lufthansa’: Former CEO and Star Alliance co-founder Jürgen Weber passes away
The former CEO of Lufthansa and co-founder of Star Alliance Jürgen Weber has passed away at the age…
Top 10 airlines flying to the most destinations in summer 2025
As airline networks continue to evolve post-pandemic, tracking the airlines flying to the most destinations offers a useful…
Munich-bound Lufthansa A380 stops off in Boston after tablet jams in seat
A Munich-bound Lufthansa Airbus A380 was diverted to Boston after departing Los Angeles Airport (LAX), due to an…
Airbus selects VAS for Lufthansa and Malaysia Airlines A380 teardowns
Airbus has selected VAS Aero Services for the teardown of three A380 aircraft, two of which were previously…
Lufthansa temporarily deploys Airbus A350s to Frankfurt due to delivery delays
Lufthansa has temporarily deployed four Airbus A350-900s to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with two more set to follow, in…
ITA Airways moves to Lufthansa terminals in Frankfurt and Munich airports
Germany’s Lufthansa Group has declared that, from summer 2025, all ITA Airways flights at Frankfurt and Munich airports…
‘Year of two halves’: Lufthansa results impeded by 2024 aircraft delivery delays
Lufthansa Group has published its financial results for 2024, describing the period as a “year of two halves”…
Lufthansa Express Rail expands to bus, tram, underground and suburban railway
Lufthansa announced that its Lufthansa Express Rail program is now valid for use on local buses, trams, underground…
Lufthansa rolls out its Allegris onboard product to three more US destinations
With the introduction of its Allegris onboard product in May 2024, Lufthansa promised to transform the travel experience…
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 makes emergency landing after captain incapacitated
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 flying from Miami to Frankfurt was forced to make an emergency diversion after the…
ITA Airways begins Lufthansa Group integration, to join Star Alliance in 2026
Lufthansa has unveiled further, more detailed, plans as to how it will integrate newly acquired Italian carrier ITA…