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Lufthansa Group strengthens wet lease partnership with airBaltic
Lufthansa Group has signed an agreement to receive a convertible share representing a 10 per cent stake of the Latvian state airline airBaltic which will be issued at a subscription price of 14 million euros. Additionally, Lufthansa Group will receive a seat in the airBaltic Supervisory Board
Sho Shibuya designs loungewear for Lufthansa Allegris First Class
Lufthansa starts an exclusive partnership with Sho Shibuya. The artist will be designing unique loungewear for the airline’s new Allegris First Class. The Japanese artist Sho Shibuya became world-famous with his works, which change in impressive color gradients from dawn to sunset. The contemporary artist has created a unique design for Lufthansa, inspired by the view of the sky that can only be experienced high above the clouds from an airplane. However, his art is not just for viewing but can be felt and experienced up close.
Together with Hong Kong International Airport, Lufthansa Group to launch Upstream Check-In Service
Since September 30th , Lufthansa Group has offered its guests the innovative Upstream Check-In (UCI) service in 8 ports of the Greater Bay Area. This service enables passengers who fly with Lufthansa German Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines to complete immigration, check-in and baggage tagging in 8 ports, namely 6 ferry ports and 2 land ports, before heading to the SkyPier, located in the restricted area of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Seamlessly, passengers can then proceed directly to the boarding gates without clearing immigration and customs procedures in Hong Kong. Importantly, Upstream Check-In is also available for Lufthansa Group’s passengers who hold flight tickets from Europe to Greater Bay Area.
SWISS extends its Green Fares to all its long-haul flights
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and its sister airlines within the Lufthansa Group will be extending their present Green Fares to their entire route networks with effect from 4 December 2024. By opting for a Green Fare for their long-haul flight, SWISS customers will reduce the carbon emissions generated by their individual air travel by 10 per cent through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The remaining 90 per cent of such emissions will be offset through a financial contribution to quality climate protection projects.
Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn announce record figures
Since the beginning of the year, 432,000 travelers have chosen to use Lufthansa Express Rail to and from Frankfurt Airport. This means that the previous year’s result was exceeded by 28 percent in October 2024. By the end of the year, a total of more than 500,000 bookings have been confirmed. Never before in the more than 20-year cooperation between Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have so many travelers opted for the joint offer as in 2024.
Lufthansa Celebrates 65 Years Connecting Thailand with Europe
Lufthansa proudly marks a significant milestone in its history: the 65th anniversary of its inaugural flight from Hamburg to Bangkok. This milestone highlights the airline’s long-standing commitment to the Thai market and Mekong region, connecting cultures, facilitating travel, and fostering business relationships between Germany and Thailand.
Lufthansa Group awarded “Best Airline App 2024” worldwide
The Lufthansa Group has been awarded the prize for the world’s best airline app 2024 at the World Aviation Festival (WAF). The Lufthansa Group app was previously evaluated by customers and nominated for the final round. A jury of experts compared the four nominees in a competition, the “Battle of the Airline Apps”, and rated the Lufthansa Group app as the best among the biggest players in the industry. The Lufthansa product came out on top against the apps from Emirates, Qatar Airways and Air India.
Timeshifter Hits 1 million Users for Its Jet Lag App
Timeshifter Inc., the global leader in circadian technology, announces at the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam that its groundbreaking jet lag app has surpassed 1 million user accounts. As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the travel experience, Timeshifter is also excited to announce a new partnership with Lufthansa Group, encompassing Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines. Timeshifter’s jet lag app is designed to help travelers address the underlying cause of jet lag – circadian disruption – as well as its symptoms.
Lufthansa Technik equips LATAM’s 777 aircraft with AeroSHARK
In December 2023, LATAM had its first Boeing 777-300ER fitted with the bionic surface film in São Paulo, becoming the first airline outside the Lufthansa Group and in the Americas region to adopt this innovative CO₂-saving solution. Since then, the Latin American airline has been testing the sharkskin technology in daily operations. Given the proven results, LATAM has now decided to install the innovative film on four additional aircraft. Five AeroSHARK-modified aircraft operated by the subsidiary LATAM Airlines Brazil will soon be cruising the skies.
Superstar Dirk Nowitzki launches partnership with Lufthansa
NBA basketball legend, Dirk Nowitzki, is the face of the new Lufthansa Allegris advertising campaign. Born in Germany, Nowitzki played his entire NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks in the United States.
Lufthansa remains a partner of Team Deutschland and Team Deutschland Paralympics
Deutsche Sport Marketing, which markets the rights for the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and the German Disabled Sports Association (DBS), and Lufthansa Airlines are extending their partnership up to and including 2026. The German airline will therefore remain the official airline of Team Deutschland and Team Deutschland Paralympics. The DOSB and Lufthansa have been cooperating since 2005 and the partnership with the DBS since 2009.
Even more digital entertainment on board Lufthansa flights
Lufthansa is now offering new in-flight entertainment options on board short and medium-haul flights: passengers can now access around 45 renowned German and English-language magazines free of charge and without limit via the FlyNet® Wi-Fi portal and read their favourite titles on their own electronic device.