Lufthansa Group News
The route network of ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group can be combined through code sharing
ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group are moving closer together for their customers. The respective route networks of ITA Airways and the other network airlines of the Lufthansa Group will be linked for the first time through mutual code sharing, making it possible to combine them seamlessly in a single booking. With today’s sales launch, over 100 new codeshare connections can be booked by both ITA Airways and the Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti) for flight dates starting with the summer 2025 schedule.
Lufthansa Group Unveils First Set of Benefits from ITA Airways Integration
The integration of ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group is already bringing tangible benefits to passengers across the globe. The Lufthansa Group’s recent participation in ITA Airways is ushering in a host of improvements that passengers can enjoy shortly after the transition. During a press conference in Rome, key leaders, including Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Sandro Pappalardo, Chairman of ITA Airways, and Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways, unveiled the first steps of the integration, highlighting key advantages for travelers.
Lufthansa Group Enhances Baggage Tracking with Apple AirTag Integration
Lufthansa Group airlines, which include Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, have rolled out a new service that enhances the passenger experience by incorporating Apple’s AirTag tracking feature into their baggage tracing system. Effective immediately, travelers can now privately and securely share the location of their AirTag or Find My network accessory through the familiar baggage tracing channels. This integration allows the airlines to incorporate real-time tracking data into their systems, providing a seamless and more efficient baggage tracking service.
Lufthansa Group purchases additional latest-generation long-haul aircraft
The Lufthansa Group is purchasing additional Airbus long-haul aircraft, increasing its firm orders for A350-1000 aircraft from ten to 15. The state-of-the-art aircraft of this order will be delivered between 2028 and 2031. The total value of the order is around two billion US dollars at list price. With a total of 60 A350-900s and 15 A350-1000s, the Lufthansa Group is one of the largest A350 customers worldwide.
Austrian Airlines Excels in Punctuality and Regularity, Surpassing 2022 Performance
Austrian Airlines has concluded the year 2023 with remarkable operational performance, maintaining its status as one of the most punctual airlines in Europe and even surpassing its achievements from the previous year. In 2023, the airline achieved a regularity rate of 98.9%, with around 80% punctuality, making it one of the top performers in the Lufthansa Group and in Europe.