Lufthansa
Lufthansa is one of the largest airlines in the world, with numerous subsidiaries covering the whole aviation spectrum. Aside from the mainline, the company owns several other carriers, including SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and Austrian Airlines. It also has innovative specialist departments such as Lufthansa Systems and Lufthansa Technik. The Star Alliance member is headquartered in Cologne, and its main hub is at Frankfurt Airport. Including subsidiaries, the firm holds a significant fleet of over 700 planes. (Featured image: Tom Boon - Simple Flying)
- IATA/ICAO Code:
- LH/DLH
- Airline Type:
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s):
- Frankfurt Airport, Munich Airport
- Year Founded:
- 1953
- Alliance:
- Star Alliance
- Airline Group:
- Lufthansa Group
- CEO:
- Carsten Spohr
- Country:
- Germany
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Customers will have access to more destinations in Europe and Southern Africa.
Lufthansa Presents Ambitious Frankfurt Airport Cargo Airbus A321 Expansion Plans
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Why Germany's Aviation Industry Continues To Face Challenges
The domestic seat capacity in 2023 will be nearly 50% below the pre-pandemic levels for German carriers.
Pay Rise: Lufthansa Reaches Long-Term Deal With Pilots
The agreement will see pilots' salaries increase up to 18% over the next four years.
German International Flights Still Down 20%, Domestic Is Worse: What's Going On?
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Lufthansa Pushes New Cabin Launch To 2024 Due To Delivery Delays
The cabin had been due to launch in late 2023.
Flying High: Lufthansa Group Achieves Record Pre-Tax Earnings For The Second-Quarter
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The Lufthansa Group Wants More SAF Made In Germany
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Lufthansa Challenges Court’s European Commission State Aid Veto
The state aid was provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lufthansa Boosts Meal Options While Launching Reusable Cups
The airline is looking to improve the choices offered while increasing sustainability.
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Lufthansa Will Launch 2 Temporary London Heathrow Routes Aimed At Skiers
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Original Operator: What Happened To Lufthansa's Airbus A340-200s?
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Ticketed United Airlines Passengers Blocked From Flying Due To Problem With Their Reservation
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Lufthansa Announces Special Munich-London Stansted Oktoberfest Flights
Millions will travel to Bavaria to celebrate the world's largest public festival.