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Lufthansa
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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 orders new freighters and more Boeing aircraft amid 777X delays
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has ordered 17 Boeing widebody aircraft, with new Dreamliners to compensate for delayed 777X deliveries,…
Lufthansa: Bookings are back, but summer will be a challenge for the industry
Lufthansa’s (LHAB) (LHA) chief executive doesn’t believe the aviation industry’s staffing problems will be solved in time for…
German airports set for more flight disruption with security staff strike
Flight disruption is expected at German airports on March 22, 2022 after a union representing security staff called…
Lufthansa tackles new Ukraine challenges amidst pandemic recovery
The crisis in Ukraine is a further challenge for Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), after a tough two years dealing…
Lufthansa Boeing 747 diverts to Frankfurt due to engine trouble
A Lufthansa Boeing 747, also known as the ‘Queen of the Skies’, suffered an engine issue while performing…
Lufthansa takes delivery of first A321P2F aircraft
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has accepted its first converted Airbus A321 P2F (passenger to freighter conversion) aircraft, ahead of…
Lufthansa reschedules some Ukraine flights to avoid layovers in Kyiv
German flag carrier, Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), has rescheduled some of its flights to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP)…
Lufthansa and MSC seek a majority stake in ITA Airways
ITA Airways has received an expression of interest (EOI) from German airline Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) and shipping and…
Lufthansa to buy 40% stake in ITA Airways
Following lengthy discussions, Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) Group will acquire a 40% stake in Italy’s newly-created flag carrier ITA…
Report: Lufthansa in talks over taking stake in ITA
Reports from Italian newspaper Il Messaggero suggest that Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) may be looking to take a 15%…
Ethiopian Airlines to return MAX to service in February 2022, media reports
Ethiopian Airlines will reportedly reactivate its Boeing 737 MAX fleet in the upcoming February 2022. According to the…
Lufthansa cuts winter flight plan after Europe COVID-19 wave hits bookings
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) is cutting 10% of its winter flight plan after the latest COVID-19 wave and the…
Canada’s WestJet nabs Austrian Airlines boss for CEO role
Canadian carrier WestJet has named Alexis von Hoensbroech, currently head of Austrian Airlines, as its new chief executive. WestJet said it made the…
Boeing 777X visits Lufthansa in Frankfurt after Dubai debut
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) showed off the Boeing 777X aircraft to employees in Frankfurt on November 19, 2021, after…
Lufthansa repays all German government aid sooner than expected
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has repaid all the financial aid it received from the German government earlier than expected.Germany’s…
Eurowings first A320neo to fly Spring 2022, A321neo to follow in 2023
Eurowings has set out delivery plans for its first Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft. The carrier, part of…
Lufthansa returns to profit amid extended summer travel boom
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) is enjoying an extended summer travel boom. The German airline group returned to profit in…