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Lufthansa unveils new livery as A380 touches down in Miami
Lufthansa’s flagship aircraft, the Airbus A380, has landed in the US for the first time in the new livery. The landing of the newly painted aircraft marks the festive conclusion of the anniversary year of the crane’s 100th birthday (Lufthansa’s company logo and brand symbol).
Jan Gaense, head of passenger experience products and solutions, Lufthansa Systems
Walking away with the title of World’s Leading Inflight Entertainment Provider at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2018, Jan Gaense, head of passenger experience products and solutions at Lufthansa Systems, tells Breaking Travel News what the prestigious honour means to him.
Lufthansa introduces incentives to drive NDC adoption
From December 1st, the cheapest European point to point fares offered by Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss will only be available via NDC and direct sales channels.
Eurowings drags down earnings at Lufthansa Group
Lufthansa Group achieved an adjusted EBIT of €2.4 billion for the first nine months of 2018 – a 7.7 per cent decline on the prior-year period. The drop was primarily attributable to the integration costs at Eurowings.
Lufthansa to connect Frankfurt to Austin, Texas, from spring next year
Commencing on May 3rd next year, the German flag-carrier will offer five weekly flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Lufthansa confirms US$3bn Airbus order
The board of Lufthansa has approved the purchase of 27 short- and medium-haul aircraft. The purchase options for 24 Airbus A320neo and three A321neo will now be converted into firm orders.
Lufthansa Group to offer stopover programme in Switzerland and Belgium
Lufthansa Group is now offering two different stopover options that aim to enhance the customer’s journey and help travellers make the most of their flights and connection times.
Lufthansa offers premier passengers snacks on the go
In order to make travel easier for passengers, Lufthansa has developed a new catering solution: Delights to Go. The new catering option will initially be tested at Munich Airport for six months.
Oman Air announces new codeshare with Lufthansa
Under the expanded codeshare agreement, passengers can now travel on Oman Air flights from Muscat International Airport and connect to Madrid, Brussels, Vienna and Prague from Lufthansa’s Frankfurt and Munich hubs.
Lufthansa Group sees passenger numbers hit record highs in early 2018
Lufthansa Group carried approximately 67 million passengers in the first six months of 2018, a new record for the period. Reported total first half-year revenues amounted to €16.9 billion, broadly in line with the prior-year level.
Lufthansa Group orders six further Airbus A320neo planes
Lufthansa Group has firmed-up a previous option for six further Airbus A320neo, following a decision by the company’s supervisory board at the beginning of May.
Lufthansa expands Light fare to all North American routes
As of this summer, Lufthansa Group passengers will be able to book an Economy Light fare on routes to North America served by Lufthansa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines.