‘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…
Lufthansa
282 articles
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)
All Lufthansa flights grounded due to major IT outage
All flights operated by Lufthansa to and from Frankfurt were grounded in the morning (local time) of February…
Lufthansa Group rolls out Green Fare across all its airlines
The Lufthansa Group will begin offering fares that already have carbon offsetting options built-in starting February 15, 2023. Lufthansa…
Lufthansa and Air France-KLM show interest in collapsed Flybe, report says
Two of Europe’s largest airlines are reportedly in early discussions with the administrators of Flybe, the UK carrier…
Lufthansa Airbus A380 lands in Manila for heavy maintenance
A Lufthansa Airbus A380, registered as D-AIMK, flew to Manila, the Philippines, where it will undergo heavy maintenance…
Top 5 airline cabin refits to look for in 2023
Those of you eager to enjoy the state-of-the-art when it comes to passenger experience will have quite a…
Lufthansa officially submits a bid for ITA Airways
Lufthansa has formally submitted a bid to acquire a minority stake in ITA Airways to the Italian government.…
Lufthansa to bring back all stored Airbus A340-600s
Lufthansa will bring back all its stored Airbus A340-600 aircraft to service due to the anticipated demand for…
ITA Airways expects more revenue than first anticipated; privatization conditions discussed
Italian full-service carriers established by the local government have become synonymous with a bumpy business journey, but the…
Lufthansa outpaces previous earnings projections, raises FY 2022 forecast by 50%
Lufthansa has raised its earnings forecast by 50% after outpacing its earnings projections in October and November 2022. …
Today in history: the Lufthansa heist
On this day, in the early hours of December 11, 1978, six armed men in a stolen Ford…
ITA Airways looking to advance deal with Lufthansa
With ITA Airways and the newly-elected Italian government exploring options to help the airline to survive the next few months, they…
Flight LH-575 diverted to Luanda as a ‘precautionary measure’: Lufthansa
Lufthansa Airlines (LH) flight LH-575 from Cape Town, South Africa to Munich, Germany was diverted to Luanda, Angola…
Lufthansa fined $2.6m for refusing to board Orthodox Jewish travellers: reports
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) will provide financial compensation to Jewish passengers who were barred from boarding the carrier’s flight…
Adding Airbus A380s: Lufthansa brings back a Super Jumbo
A Lufthansa Airbus A380, registered as D-AIMK, is seemingly inching closer to returning to service, as the airline…
Lufthansa launches drive to hire 20,000 employees to tackle staff shortages
German flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has announced plans to hire 20,000 new employees with a new recruitment…
World Cup: Lufthansa unveils Fanhansa livery with diversity message
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has unveiled a special livery with a message in support of diversity for the aircraft…
Lufthansa agrees pay increases for 19,000 cabin crew
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) and union UFO have agreed on pay increases for around 19,000 cabin crew in Germany,…