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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 joins with Meta to offer virtual reality headsets on flights
German airline Lufthansa has joined forces with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to offer Meta Quest 3…
‘Extremely annoying’: Lufthansa CEO says Boeing mess cost firm ‘a lot of money’
The CEO of Lufthansa Carsten Spohr has said that problems at Boeing this year have been “extremely annoying”,…
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 makes heavy landing in Los Angeles: video
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental operating a scheduled flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) has become…
Lufthansa showcases new Allegris cabin on first fitted Airbus A350
Lufthansa presented its new Allegris cabin to the media at an event held at Munich airport (MUC) on…
Lufthansa and Eurowings among four airlines to back Europe with message on A320s
In a move to signal Lufthansa Group’s support of Europe, a single Airbus A320 aircraft operated by Lufthansa,…
Lufthansa upgrades Business Class meals, celebrates Germany’s bread culture
Lufthansa is introducing its upgraded Business Class meals with a focus on vegetarian dishes and Germany’s bread culture.…
Lufthansa welcomes new A350, will be first jet to fly out with Allegris cabin
The German flag-carrier Lufthansa has welcomed the arrival of a very special brand-new Airbus A350-941 at Munich International…
Lufthansa suspends flights to Tehran citing rising security concerns in region
German airline Lufthansa has announced that it is suspending all flights between Frankfurt and Tehran following an increase…
London-Heathrow welcomes first passenger-carrying Boeing 747 in eight months
London’s Heathrow Airport hosted a visit by a passenger-carrying Boeing 747 on March 26, 2024. Such an occurrence…
Lufthansa City to launch with flights to airports in Germany, France and the UK
The soon-to-launch carrier Lufthansa City Airlines has confirmed the first European cities to which it will operate when…
Lufthansa wet leases five aircraft from CityJet in preparation for busy summer
Lufthansa has called upon the services of Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) company CityJet to provide five…
Passenger sues Lufthansa over back fracture caused during ‘severe turbulence’
A Lufthansa passenger who claims he suffered a lumbar back fracture and a herniated disc on a Lufthansa…
Lufthansa Airbus A380 undergoes colossal 12-year maintenance check in Manilla
Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) has successfully completed the 12-year maintenance check of a Lufthansa Airlines’ Airbus A380 aircraft. …
Lufthansa Airbus A321 diverts after first officer incapacitated through illness
A Lufthansa flight en route from Frankfurt to Seville was forced to divert to Madrid after the first…
Huge disruption across German airports as Lufthansa ground staff go on strike
Ground staff employed by German flag carrier Lufthansa at its two main bases have begun a 27-hour walkout.…
Lufthansa sees two transatlantic flights make emergency diversions in 24 hours
The beginning of February 2024 was not the best of starts to a month for Germany’s Lufthansa. The…
Airport strikes in Germany start as Lufthansa advises passengers to stay at home
A strike by security workers at several airports in Germany has led to multiple flights being cancelled or…