The Lufthansa Group is a global aviation group with a total of more than 300 subsidiaries and equity investments. The Lufthansa Group is composed of the segments Network Airlines, Eurowings and Aviation Services.
Lufthansa and the trade union Verdi agreed on a new collective wage agreement for the approximately 20,000 ground staff of Deutsche Lufthansa, Lufthansa Technik, Lufthansa Cargo...
By ordering 40 Airbus A220-300 aircraft and a further 20 purchase options, the Lufthansa Group has set a clear signal for the future of the new airline.
Dorothea von Boxberg is set to become the new CEO of Brussels Airlines.Subject to the pending resolution by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding, Dorothea von Boxberg, who ...
Lufthansa Technik AG today handed over another new Airbus A350 government aircraft to the German Armed Forces. Prior to this, the modern long-haul jet was ceremonially christened...
By using a special fiber, the new nets save more than 50 percent in weight compared to conventional nets, which saves weight on every flight and thus significantly reduces CO2...
Today, the trade union ver.di called on the about 20,000 ground employees of Deutsche Lufthansa AG to stage a warning strike from Wednesday, 27 July at 3.45 a.m. until Thursday...
Wednesday, June 1, for the first time in over 20 years, Lufthansa is bringing direct access to Europe from the “Gateway of the West” – St. Louis, MO. As the travel industry continues...
The Lufthansa Group announced that it will invest in expanding the capacity of Lufthansa Cargo's freighter fleet. The airline has ordered a total of ten freighters - including...
In an exclusive partnership, Lufthansa Group and Viking Cruises have teamed up to offer Viking customers direct, non-stop flights from the New York City area to Malta. Commencing...
As summer approaches, the desire to travel continues to grow: Declining infection rates and the easing of travel restrictions are making more people want to fly again. In response...
With the recovery of the Chinese aviation market, Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen (LTS) has resumed its investments into new capabilities. The company is currently converting its bonded...
In many parts of the world, more and more people are being vaccinated. The number of infections is falling as travel restrictions are being lifted in many countries. German entry...
On May 10, Lufthansa Cargo laid the foundation stone for the construction of its new art storage facility at the Frankfurt hub. The so-called ArtCube at the Lufthansa Cargo Center...
Lufthansa Group is accelerating the modernization of its fleet. New, highly cost and fuel-efficient aircraft are replacing older types on short, medium and long-haul routes. As...
On May 1, Lufthansa will resume service to and from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with three weekly flights to the airline’s largest hub in Frankfurt, Germany....
The solution for the Airbus A330 family comprises the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) as well as material kits to modify the passenger aircraft for temporary cargo transport...
As the demand and need for international travel continues to increase throughout the world, Lufthansa is heeding the call by introducing a new offer for transatlantic flights ...
Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn are focusing on the rapid expansion of joint train-to-flight services. On March 8 in Frankfurt the two companies presented their plans for a joint ...
Lufthansa Group is preparing for strong demand growth in 2021 after its operating loss of 5.5 billion Euros.Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said, "The past year was...
Lufthansa Cargo achieved the best result in its 26-year history in the 2020 financial year. Revenue rose by 11 percent to 2.76 billion euros, while adjusted EBIT amounted to 772...
Lufthansa Group is poised for a transformational summer 2021 season and ready to serve the ever-increasing, pent-up demand for travel. The company is ramping up flights, re-introducing...
Beginning Feb. 26, on select, long-haul Lufthansa flights, travelers have the advance option to send their COVID-19 test certificates and digital entry application confirmations...
On Feb. 1, Lufthansa will embark on the longest passenger flight in the history of its company, marking one of the most unique flights the airline has ever carried out. On behalf...
Coming Nov. 29, a cargo flight will take off for the first time in commercial aviation, whose fuel requirements will be completely covered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). ...
Lufthansa Cargo is aligning its corporate responsibility commitment to the sustainability goals of the United Nations (UN). Within the framework of its Agenda 2030, the United...
Star Alliance has completed development of an interoperable biometric identity and identification platform that will significantly improve the travel experience for frequent flyer...
Lufthansa launched a pilot testing program on its Munich-Hamburg routes. On two daily flights (LH2058; LH2059), passengers at the airport are tested for COVID-19 with the rapid...
Ever since the Cargo Human Care e.V. aid organization was founded by Lufthansa Cargo employees 13 years ago, the freight crane has been supporting the organization's sustainable...
China Aviation Supplies Co. Ltd. (CASC) and Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen recently signed a long-term Total Component Maintenance (TCM) contract in Beijing. The contract extends ...
Lufthansa is expanding its already large offering of flight options to 15 new leisure destinations. During the summer season, new options are being offered throughout Europe, ...
The Lufthansa Group continues to ramp up its services to the United States, resuming flights to its key, global gateways. On Sept. 1, the Group’s flagship carrier, Lufthansa, ...
With air transport being one of the sectors most affected by the corona pandemic, it makes it even more important to strengthen confidence in flying as a safe form of travel. ...
After a construction period of only five months, the new "Lufthansa Cargo Pharma Hub Munich" has opened at Munich Airport. It offers space for up to 96 pallets and loose cargo...
On July 31, the Austrian Federal Government allowed landing bans for flights from 18 countries to expire. These bans did not apply in other EU member states. Nevertheless, the...
An Aviationtag edition crafted from the fuselage of an Airbus A340-600 already took flight for the Lufthansa Upcycling Collection in 2019. It was available in the Lufthansa WorldShop...
The Lufthansa Group is continuing to bolster its services to the New York area, resuming flights to its key hubs in Germany. Now, travelers in the Newark/New York region will ...
On July 2, Lufthansa will resume flights to Los Angeles operating three weekly flights from Los Angeles International Airport to the airline’s largest hub in Frankfurt, Germany...
Three weekly flights operated with A350-900Newly introduced fast PCR Corona tests at Munich Airport allow passengers able to enter Germany avoid 2-week quarantineThe Bay Area ...
With the June flight schedule, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group are significantly expanding their services compared with the previous weeks operation. Lufthansa, SWISS and ...
Lufthansa continues to transport necessary protective equipment to Germany throughout the COIVD-19 crisis.The above image displays the inside of the airline’s Airbus A350 passenger...
The Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 "Leverkusen" is about to make its 462th measurement flight in the service of atmospheric and climate research. For 15 years now, the long-haul aircraft...
Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) opened a new lounge at its Zurich hub Nov. 1, that offers its visitors a multi-sensual airport lounge experience. The 500-square-meter Swiss...
Eurowings, a Lufthansa Group airline, has announced the start of new nonstop flights between Frankfurt, Germany and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Carsten Spohr, the chief executive of Lufthansa Group, and William A “Bill” Franke, the co-founder and managing partner at Indigo Partners, took the top honors today at the 2019...
Starting in Summer 2020, Lufthansa will take off from Munich with two additional Airbus A380 aircraft. This will increase the Munich A380 fleet to a total of seven aircraft, with...
Lufthansa has begun its new non-stop service between Austin and the airline’s Frankfurt hub. Flight LH468 departed Frankfurt Airport at 10 a.m. local time and touched down at ...
Effective May 1st 2019, Frank Naeve will become Vice President of Sales, The Americas, Lufthansa Group. Based at the company’s U.S. headquarters in East Meadow, New York, he will...
With the inauguration of a larger repair station in Montréal and the introduction of a new engine type to be serviced at the Tulsa facility, Lufthansa Technik's Mobile Engine ...
American carrier JetBlue Airways is one of the first customers of Lufthansa Technik's new engineering consulting service 'Maintwise'. In only two months, Lufthansa Technik has...
The Lufthansa Group is prioritizing its corporate social responsibility initiatives. With three new measures, the company is reinforcing its goal of being a leader in the field...
The 20 Boeing 787-9 and 20 additional Airbus A350-900 planes will primarily be replacing four-engine aircraft. The new planes will be delivered between late 2022 and 2027.
Lufthansa Group will significantly expand its leisure-focused long-haul portfolio at its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Following the success of Edelweiss in Zurich and the deployment...
Austrian Airlines is poised for an exciting year ahead. The airline managed a turnaround after a challenging restructuring period and now operates profitably. It is also headed...
On Dec. 1, Eurowings began operating six weekly flights from Düsseldorf to New York’s Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), in addition to its already existing connections...
Beginning April 29, Austrian Airlines, Austria’s home carrier, will introduce year-round flight service to and from Montreal – Vienna. The long-haul flights will operate with ...
Beginning Dec. 1, Eurowings will offer six flights per week to New York’s Newark Airport (EWR) in addition to its already existing connections to JFK. Eurowings will assume responsibili...
Ten years ago, Europe’s largest animal lounge opened its doors at Frankfurt Airport for the first time. Since then, Lufthansa Cargo has operated one of the world’s biggest and...
Taking a taxi from Munich Airport into the city center will now be much more cost-effective since mytaxi and Lufthansa now offer all passengers a new taxi-sharing service. With...
Beginning July 3, Eurowings will connect Las Vegas to Düsseldorf - the capital of the German federal state North Rhine-Westphalia. A long-haul Airbus A330 or A340 will take off...
Austrian Airlines will significantly expand its North American & European route network in the upcoming winter flight schedule 2018/19. “Alongside the European flights, we are...
Austrian Airlines is restructuring its route network by increasing frequencies to various international destinations, as well as removing certain connections from the winter schedule...
Beginning in May, Lufthansa Group will expand its network in Florida when it opens its fourth official gateway in the state. Specifically, Eurowings will operate the first direct...
Beginning spring 2018, the Lufthansa Group will expand its network in California when it opens its third and fourth official gateways in the Golden State. Specifically, Lufthansa...
Lufthansa Group has launched hassle-free, one-step biometric boarding utilizing facial recognition. This innovative pilot, enabled through a collaboration with Lufthansa Group...
On Feb. 20,, the first Austrian Airlines Senator Lounge displaying the airlines’ new design concept, opened to the public. The two main themes highlight the country of Austria...
Lufthansa passengers will now benefit from an automatic check-in procedure for all flights within Germany and to destinations in Europe. The boarding pass for flights booked up...
In December, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group welcomed approximately 9.3 million passengers. This displays an increase of 19.9 percent compared to the previous December. The...
Nov. 8, marks Lufthansa’s first long-haul flight, after 16 years, from Berlin to the United States. The reintroduction of the Berlin – JFK route brings great news for travelers...
On Oct. 30,, Lufthansa celebrates a decade of nonstop air service between Orlando, Florida and Frankfurt, Germany. Exactly 10 years ago to the day, Lufthansa flight LH 464, an...
There is now great news for travelers in the New York and Miami areas that are interested to fly directly to Berlin or Düsseldorf, respectively. For the first time, since 2001...
On Aug. 1, Lufthansa commemorates its fifth year of A380 service to Houston, Texas. Despite Lufthansa providing service from Frankfurt to Houston since 1985, the airline officially...
Lufthansa now offers a service to passengers flying from Munich to Düsseldorf, Berlin/Tegel, Frankfurt and Hamburg, allowing them to get to their flight in a quick manner. “SmartDepart...
By introducing “Amadeus Airport Pay”, the Lufthansa Group now enables secure and simple payments at check-in counters. This new service, developed by Amadeus and Ingenico, will...
On March 29, Lufthansa officially unveiled its brand-new lounge, located in the top floor of the recently enhanced Terminal E at Boston Logan International Airport. The lounge...
Effective Jan. 1, Tamur Goudarzi-Pour will become vice president of sales, The Americas, Lufthansa Group. Based at the company’s U.S. headquarters in East Meadow, N.Y., Goudarzi...
Deutsche Lufthansa AG has criticized Frankfurt Airport’s new fee structure which has been authorized today by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Transport and Regional ...
On December 19, 2016, the Lufthansa Group will receive its first A350-900, which is the most modern long-haul aircraft worldwide and which will be based at Lufthansa’s Munich ...
On Oct. 16, 2015, Austrian Airlines inaugurated its flight service between Miami and Vienna, thus offering another non-stop connection between the U.S. and the Austrian hub at...
On Sept. 25, Lufthansa will commemorated its first year of service to Tampa. On Sept. 25, 2015, Lufthansa officially launched the route from Frankfurt to Tampa, which joined Miami...
The Lufthansa Group and Air China signed a wide-reaching partnership agreement in Beijing today which will enable the two aviation groups to jointly operate all connections between...