‘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”…
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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 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…
Boeing appears to confirm Lufthansa as 777-9 launch customer over Emirates
Boeing appears to have confirmed that German flag carrier Lufthansa will be the 777-9 launch customer during its…
Lufthansa to begin flights to Denver with Airbus A380 from summer 2025
German carrier Lufthansa has announced that it will begin flights to Denver, United States, for the first time…
ITA Airways joins Lufthansa as fifth network airline, 41% stake deal finalized
Italian carrier ITA Airways has become a part of the Lufthansa Group as its fifth network airline. The…
Lufthansa and Thai Airways expand codeshare to Vietnam and the Philippines
Lufthansa and Thai Airways International are expanding their existing codeshare program to expand connectivity between Europe and several…
US fines Lufthansa and SWISS for United codeshare flights in prohibited airspace
The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued Lufthansa and SWISS with six-figure fines after operating…
Lufthansa Group purchases further 5 A350-1000s bringing total order to 15
The Lufthansa Group has announced that it has ordered an additional five A350-1000 aircraft, taking the total firm…
Lufthansa’s new premium seats Allegris can be booked from March 2025
Lufthansa’s latest First and Business class Allegris seats will be open for commercial booking on selected flights starting…
Lufthansa Boeing 747 passengers injured along with five crew during turbulence
Five Lufthansa passengers and six crew members were injured after encountering “brief but severe turbulence” during a flight…
Lufthansa’s takeover of ITA Airways hangs in balance as negotiations stall
Merger talks between Lufthansa and Italian airline ITA Airways are reported to have stalled over a request made…
First Lufthansa A350 fitted with Allegris First Class suite scheduled for launch
Following months of delays, the first Lufthansa A350-900 to be fitted with the highly anticipated Allegris First Class…
Lufthansa plans direct A350 charter flight to the Falkland Islands in March 2025
German carrier Lufthansa is in the process of planning a special charter flight that will see one of…
Lufthansa to pay $4M penalty for denying boarding to 128 Jewish pax in 2022
German carrier Lufthansa has agreed to pay a $4 million (€3.67 million) fine for denying boarding to Jewish…
Lufthansa CEO raises concerns over escalating airport fees in Germany
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr has raised concerns about the future of air travel in Germany. According to the…