Lufthansa will take over ITA Airways by the mid-2020s
Despite passing the deadline previously set on April 24, 2023, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and the Italian Government have…
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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 third A380 leaves long-term storage in Spain: video
The flag carrier of Germany Lufthansa continues reactivation activities of its Airbus A380 wide-body aircraft fleet. Recently, fans…
Lufthansa’s first reactivated A380 returns to Munich ahead of service restart
Lufthansa’s first reactivated Airbus A380 aircraft returned to Munich Airport (MUC) on April 12, 2023 after a three-year…
Italian government seeks to conclude ITA Airways/Lufthansa deal by mid-April
The Italian government is looking to finalize an agreement with ITA Airways and Lufthansa by mid-April, finally privatizing…
Lufthansa potentially looking to add six second-hand Airbus A350-900s
Lufthansa will potentially acquire six more Airbus A350-900s previously operated by other airlines, including LATAM and South African…
ITA Airways announces almost $600M net loss in 2022
Italian state-owner carrier, ITA Airways, has announced a net loss of $598 million in 2022 despite revenues of…
Lufthansa flights largely at ‘standstill’ due to German airport strikes
Strikes organized by the German union group Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (ver.di, United Services Union) have led to Lufthansa flights…
Lufthansa reveals first Airbus A380 routes for the upcoming summer
As the Airbus A380 returns to Lufthansa’s fleet after a three-year hiatus, the German carrier has revealed the…
Lufthansa indicates the Airbus A380 has no long-term future at the airline
While Lufthansa plans to return up to six Airbus A380 aircraft by 2024, its fleet plans do not…
Lufthansa: recovery will continue during 2023, despite slight economic growth
Lufthansa, which has announced its full-year results for 2022, expects that recovery will continue, even if economic growth…
First of Eurowings 10 Airbus A321s is ready for the summer season
The first of Eurowings 10 Airbus A321 planes is ready for what the airline hopes will be hugely…
Lufthansa orders 22 long-haul aircraft, including A350-1000s
Lufthansa Group has placed a $7.5 billion order for 22 new long-haul aircraft from Boeing and Airbus. The group…
Lufthansa plane enters ‘free fall’, 7 passengers hospitalized
Seven people were taken to hospital after a Lufthansa plane flying between Austin, US and Frankfurt in Germany…
Lufthansa poster banned in UK for ‘misleading advertising’
A Lufthansa poster advertising the airline’s green credentials has been banned by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) in…
Lufthansa unveils new Allegris long-haul cabin product
Lufthansa unveiled its new Allegris long-haul cabin at an event in Berlin, on February 28, 2023. All cabin classes,…
Lufthansa appoints new chief commercial officer
Lufthansa has announced some key managerial changes, with chief commercial officer (CCO) Stefan Kreuzpaintner taking over the role…
Airlines from around the world have united in joining the rescue operation in Turkey
When a major natural disaster strikes, aircraft, whether military or commercial, become an essential component of the relief effort. This…
‘Standstill’ expected at seven German airports due to union strikes on Feb. 17
Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (ver.di, United Services Union), a Germany-based trade union, announced that workers will go on strike at…