Lufthansa News
Lufthansa Group purchases further state-of-the-art long-haul aircraft
Seven Boeing 787-9s will compensate for delayed 777-9 deliveries. Delivery schedule of 787-9s already ordered accelerated for the same reason. Seven Boeing 777-8Fs from 2027. Additional Boeing 777F freighters to take advantage of near-term market opportunities
Lufthansa Group benefits from significant increase in demand during the first quarter of 2022
Demand increases significantly in the first quarter / Lufthansa Cargo again with a record result / Significantly positive Adjusted free cash flow driven by strong bookings / Financial outlook confirmed despite uncertain fuel cost outlook / Group plans to terminate stabilization measures in Switzerland in the second quarter
Lufthansa integrates option for carbon-neutral flying into booking
With a single click, Lufthansa customers can now easily minimize carbon emissions of their flights. After flight selection, they can further choose one of three options to fly CO2-neutral.
Lufthansa Airbus A350 “Munich” - first aircraft with upgraded Business Class
Munich has a new flying ambassador. a Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 with the registration D-AIVC was christened today at Munich Airport by the Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Söder.
Star Alliance launches contactless travel at Hamburg Airport
Star Alliance has launched biometric face field recognition at Hamburg Airport. The new service will allow participating passengers from Austrian, SWISS and Lufthansa to pass through security and boarding contactless and quick.
17 new projects: help alliance significantly expands social commitment
Lufthansa Group aid organisation is now active in 24 countries. Project work in Germany and worldwide focuses on education, work and income help alliance makes important contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
Lufthansa Group agrees inaugural Revolving Credit Facility of 2.0 billion euros
Deutsche Lufthansa AG has signed its first Revolving Credit Facility with a broad syndicate of international relationship banks.
Lufthansa cuts Kyiv flights as tensions linger
There are growing fears of a Russian invasion, with British prime minister Boris Johnson suggesting Russia was preparing the largest miliary operation in Europe since the of WWII.
Ryanair issues stinging rebuke to Lufthansa ‘ghost flights’ claim
Ryanair has criticised statements from Lufthansa that the German airline was forced to operate ‘ghost flights’ in order to protect slots at European airports.
Lufthansa Group rejigs senior leadership team
Jens Ritter, currently a member of the executive board and chief operating officer of Eurowings, will become the new chief executive of Lufthansa Airlines on April 1st.
Lufthansa signs new NDC deal with Travelport
The tech giant will distribute Lufthansa Group airlines’ NDC content through the next-generation content distribution and travel retailing platform, Travelport+.
Lufthansa rolls out new Airspace Cabin on A321neo
Lufthansa has sought to improve the comfort of passengers, rolling out a new interior for its planes on medium-haul routes. The first plane left for Spain earlier.