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)
Lufthansa
- 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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All The Strikes: Lufthansa Group Loses $900 Million In First Quarter
While it will publish its full Q1 2024 results on April 30, the Lufthansa Group has already said that it will incur a massive loss during the quarter.
Lufthansa's New Airbus A350 With Allegris Cabin Will Soon Fly Routes To North America
Allegris' first destination was announced as Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Flights with the new cabin will start on May 1, 2024.
Lufthansa Is Planning To House Historic Aircraft At New Frankfurt Airport Conference Center
The airline's Junkers Ju 52 and Lockheed L-1649 Super Star will be proudly displayed in the new facility.
Lufthansa's New Business Class Menu Delights With German Bread Culture
The German airline is adding several new menu items onboard, including specially crafted bread for business class passengers.
The Airbus A350-900 At Lufthansa: The German Flag Carrier's 5 Longest Routes With The Type
Out of the five destinations, three are located in the Americas.
Lufthansa Suspends Flights To Tehran Amidst Threats Of Conflict With Israel
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines have made significant changes to flight schedules to Tehran, Iran.
Still Flying Dozens Of Quadjets: The Lufthansa Fleet In 2024
The German flag carrier continues to grow and modernize its fleet, but still operates several quadjet types.
6,130 Miles To Istanbul On Turkish Airlines: Denver International Airport Will Soon Have A New Longest Route
The new flight bumps United's Tokyo Narita route to number two.
Top 5: These Are The Airbus A340-600's Busiest Routes At Lufthansa
While the airline has been phasing the Airbus A340-600 slowly, there still are some busy routes that involve the type.
Lufthansa Boeing 747 Flight Bound For Chicago O'Hare Returns to Frankfurt Airport
The aircraft safely landed at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Which Airlines Use The Miles & More Frequent Flyer Program?
Besides Lufthansa Group carriers, a few notable European airlines also utilize the extensive program.
Europe Highlights 39 Routes Of Concern In Lufthansa - ITA Airways Merger
50% of ITA's long-haul network poses an issue for the European Commission in light of Lufthansa's acquisition.
The Boeing 747-8 At Lufthansa: Which Seats Are The Best In Each Class?
With 364 seats onboard, some offer a more comfortable experience than others.
The Airbus A340-300 At Lufthansa: 5 Routes Where The Quadjet Sees Regular Usage
The carrier operates up to a once-daily service using its A340-300s on these routes.
EU Regulator Says Lufthansa Airlines, ITA Airways Deal Could Harm Competition
The EC expressed concerns about short-haul and long-haul competition from/to Italy, as well as ITA Airways' dominance at Milan Linate Airport (LIN).
Discover Airlines Adds Summer Flights From Munich Airport To Sunny Kefalonia
Most of the airline's summer flights from Munich Airport will launch on March 31.
Lufthansa Sees Strong Demand Between Europe And Southern Africa And Will Continue Expanding
The group has launched new routes and increased frequencies for Summer 2024.
This Week In Aviation History: The Airbus A340 Enters Service
The A340 started its commercial journey three decades ago on March 15.
US Boeing 747-400 Passenger Flights Drop To Just 1 Daily This Summer
Two will operate at times, but there's only one between May and July.
