Lufthansa News
Lufthansa strengthens presence in Libya with increase of daily flights
As of 22 April, Lufthansa German Airlines is increasing its capacity between Frankfurt and Tripoli to daily flights from flying three times per week, boosting its presence in Libya to serve the growing travel demand. The daily flights allow passengers to enjoy flexibility in traveling to Germany or onwards to other destinations in Europe and North America.
Star Alliance to rely on Lufthansa Systems’ global data network for a further five years
Lufthansa Systems today announced that Star Alliance has recently extended the contract for operating the global Star Data Network by another five years. This decision underscores the trust Star Alliance places in Lufthansa Systems’ managed WAN solution. Star Data Network connects the member carriers’ IT systems, guaranteeing the nonstop exchange of data between 26 international airlines.
High fuel costs and air traffic tax burden Lufthansa result for 2011
Lufthansa upped its revenue by 8.6 per cent to €28.7 billion in the 2011 financial year and posted an operating profit of €820 million. Operating profit at the European airline was therefore down €200 million compared to the previous year.
Lufthansa unveils fully-flat Business Class Seat
Lufthansa has unveiled its new fully-flat business class seat which will debut on the carrier’s B747-800 aircraft next month. The dynamic new seat, which features a 1.98-metre bed, is part of Lufthansa’s 3-billion-euro investment in its inflight product that is being rolled out over the next few years.
Loyalty Partner Solutions is new miles & more programme operator
Deutsche Lufthansa AG is migrating its Miles & More programme to a new technological platform. The existing platform is replaced by an IT system developed by Munich-based Loyalty Partner Solutions (LPS). This change is the result of increasing Miles & More member numbers, more complex business processes and tougher demands with regard to campaign management, all of which require a flexible and scalable software architecture.
Lufthansa links with Travelport for content deal
Business services provider Travelport has announced a new, multi-year global content agreement with Lufthansa. Through the new agreement, Travelport has ensured that its Galileo and Worldspan travel agency customers worldwide have access to the full published content of Lufthansa.
Lufthansa declares record breaking year
Last year has been declared a record breaking year for Lufthansa with the highest number of passengers carried to and from the UK & Ireland in the airline’s history. Lufthansa was last year recognised as Europe’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards.
Lufthansa reaches bmibaby deal ahead of British Airways sale
Lufthansa had confirmed it will sell budget carrier bmibaby to an unnamed company in the UK. The move comes ahead of a proposed £172.5 million sale of parent bmi to British Airways.
Schindler checks in as Lufthansa UK & Ireland general manager
Christian Schindler has been appointed as Lufthansa’s new general manager for the UK & Ireland, replacing Marianne Sammann following her transfer to Munich. Schindler, who takes up his new job based at London Heathrow Airport today, has been with Lufthansa for just over 20 years and moves from his previous position as general manager of Lufthansa Korea.
Lufthansa Group carries record 106m passengers
The airlines that make up the Lufthansa Group carried a record 106 million passengers in 2011, despite a challenging economic environment. However the Passenger Airline Group plans to achieve low-level growth of 3 per cent in 2012 due to the trend of decreasing sales and economic uncertainty.
Lufthansa first to admit ETS charges will be passed to passengers
Lufthansa has suggested it may pass on the cost of the new European Union sponsored Emissions Trading Scheme to passengers. The German flag-carrier said the scheme may cost up to €130 million annually following its adoption on January 1st.
British Airways closes deal for bmi with Lufthansa
British Airways owner International Airlines Group has agreed to purchase bmi from Lufthansa for £172.5 million. IAG chief executive Willie Walsh warned there would be job losses during the restructuring of the loss-making carrier, but said the long-term growth of its operations at London Heathrow would be of benefit to the UK.