Lufthansa secures $650M through sale and leaseback of 12 Airbus short-haul jets
German flag-carrier Lufthansa has completed a sale and leaseback agreement involving 12 Airbus A320 family aircraft. The agreement…
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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)
Star Alliance members: airlines, benefits, and ways to join
What is Star Alliance? Star Alliance is the world’s largest airline alliance, comprising a vast network of member…
Lufthansa and Lilium forge partnership as first eVTOL Jet enters production line
The German flag-carrier Lufthansa and the eVTOL developer of the Lilium Jet have signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
Lufthansa to develop new first class suites for its Boeing 747-8 fleet
Lufthansa revealed that it has plenty of goals up its sleeve, including plans for a new first class…
Lufthansa A380 forced to divert to Delhi after couple’s quarrel becomes unruly
A spat between husband and wife forced a Lufthansa A380 to divert to Delhi after the argument became…
Lufthansa deliberates between Airbus, Boeing and Embraer for future 80 jet order
The Lufthansa Group is looking to order a total of 80 new aircraft, with planes from planemakers Boeing,…
Lufthansa relaunches A380 services to Bangkok and LA as travel demand surges
In the space of two days, German flag-carrier Lufthansa has relaunched two major Airbus A380 international services sure…
Lufthansa confirms City Airlines 2024 launch, reveals November recruitment drive
Lufthansa has confirmed in an official note released on October 25, 2023, that its newest subsidiary, City Airlines,…
Lufthansa offers $500 to teen scalded by hot coffee during meal service: report
A teenager who flew Lufthansa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt airport (BUD) was reportedly offered $500 by the airline…
Lufthansa’s new A320 cabins will include innovative luggage bin solution
Lufthansa has announced that 38 of its Airbus A320 jets already operating will receive a new cabin upgrade. According…
Lufthansa to double Airbus A380 route network in summer 2024
Lufthansa has announced a significant expansion of its long-haul network, including doubling the number of routes it operates…
Lufthansa Group introduces its newest airline, Discover Airlines
Lufthansa has introduced its newest airline brand, Discover Airlines, which was previously known as Eurowings Discover.The newly rebranded…
All eight Lufthansa Airbus A380s will return to service by 2025
Lufthansa confirmed that it will return its fleet of Airbus A380s to active service in the next couple…
What is skiplagging and is it illegal? What you should know
In the world of travel, finding ways to save money while booking flights is a pursuit in which…
Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter goes undercover, works as flight attendant for a day
Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens Ritter switched roles for the day when he recently went undercover working as a…
Lufthansa and its pilots agree to a new deal lasting until 2026/7
Lufthansa has agreed to a new deal with Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), a German pilot union representing its pilots. It…
Niger’s sudden airspace closure causes chaos on flights to/from Africa
With the sudden closure of Niger’s airspace, airlines have needed to scramble to ensure that their flights to…
Two of Lufthansa’s airlines remain unprofitable
Though Lufthansa has announced a record-breaking Q2 2023, two of its airlines have remained loss-making. Out of the group’s…