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Lufthansa hit by pilots strike in Munich
German flag-carrier Lufthansa has cancelled 110 flights out of Munich today after pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit called a third strike in two weeks. Thousands of passengers are affected by the action at the airport, Lufthansa’s second largest base.
Lufthansa resumes flights to Erbil, Iraq
After renewed consultation with the relevant national security authorities, the Lufthansa Group has decided to resume flights to Erbil in northern Iraq. Erbil lies well outside the direct conflict zone in Iraq, and flights to and from the city will be routed to avoid flying over this area.
Lufthansa struggles in difficult second quarter
Lufthansa has reported lower than expected second-quarter profit as ticket prices continued to fall on North American, Asian and European routes. German flag-carrier Lufthansa also saw strike action weigh on results.
Vayant Travel Technologies welcomes Lufthansa investment
Vayant Travel Technologies, a world leader in business-to-business airfare search innovation, is welcoming Deutsche Lufthansa AG as a new investor. Vayant Travel Technologies has been funded since 2007 by a group of private investors and VCs including Neveq and Cape Capital.
FIFA World Cup 2014: German champions fly home with Lufthansa
After an exciting final, the winners of the World Cup are ready to fly home to Germany –with Lufthansa. The flight, with a special flight number LH2014, will be operated with the brand new Boeing 747-8, the “Queen of the Skies”, which is the longest aircraft in civil aviation history.
Merkel reveals new Lufthansa-Air China joint venture
German chancellor Angela Merkel has signed a memorandum of understanding in Beijing to expand the scope of the commercial relationship between Lufthansa and Air China. Meeting with Lufthansa chairman Carsten Spohr and Air China president Song Zhiyong during a state visit to the country, chancellor Merkel revealed the two companies would create a new joint venture.
Lufthansa reaches Boeing 747-8 milestone
Lufthansa’s 14th Boeing 747-8 has landed in Frankfurt, becoming the 76th jumbo the airline has received from the American manufacturer since the 1970s and a veritable milestone in aviation history. This aircraft, whose tail number is D-ABYP (‘Yankee Papa’), is the 1,500th jumbo built in the world.
Lufthansa sees shares slump as Middle Eastern carries bite into key markets
Lufthansa has seen shares slump after adjusting its earnings forecast. The airline said, as a result of the revenue development in the passenger and cargo businesses, which are below expectations, it now expected operating profit for the current financial year of approximately EUR1 billion.
Lufthansa tests new continuous descent operation at Munich Airport
Lufthansa is currently testing a new continuous descent operation at Munich Airport, which it has developed together with German Air Traffic Control in Munich. It will thereby help all airline companies to save fuel and protect the environment.
Lufthansa brings Premium Economy Class to global network
Lufthansa’s new Premium Economy Class is now available for booking on flights flown by Boeing 747-8 aircraft. From December 10th, the Premium Economy Class will have guaranteed availability on all flights served by the new jumbo.
FIFA 2014 World Cup: Lufthansa becomes Fanhansa
In the coming weeks leading up to and during the football World Cup, a total of eight aircraft in the Lufthansa fleet will swap their well-known lettering for the new ‘Fanhansa’ logo. This is first time that for a limited period Lufthansa has changed its name on the aircraft fuselage since commencing operations almost 60 years ago.
Lufthansa celebrates Boeing 747 milestone
Boeing and Lufthansa celebrated the delivery of the German airline’s 75th 747 earlier. “Lufthansa is proud to share this milestone with Boeing,” said Nico Buchholz, executive vice president, Lufthansa Group Fleet Management.