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Lufthansa expands A380 operations

Lufthansa expands A380 operations

1 April 2011 Airline News

German flag-carrier Lufthansa has confirmed it will expands its Airbus A380 operations, with the launch of a new flight to Miami to be launched in June. Services on the popular Beijing route using the super-jumbo will also be increased, following a successful launch in September last year.

Lufthansa returning to Tokyo following earthquake

Lufthansa returning to Tokyo following earthquake

25 March 2011 Airline News

Lufthansa has reintroduced its service to Tokyo following disruption caused by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11th. Flights had been diverted away from Tokyo toward Osaka and Nagoya while Japan battled to overcome the impact of the disaster.

Lufthansa reports surging profits

Lufthansa reports surging profits

17 March 2011 Airline News

Europe’s biggest airline, Lufthansa, has reported a bigger-than-expected profit for 2010, on the back of resurgent long-haul traffic and a cost-cutting programme. The German carrier recorded a net profit of €1.1bn, up from a loss of €34m in 2009, and twice analyst expectations.

Lufthansa places $2.8bn order for new Airbus Neo

Lufthansa places $2.8bn order for new Airbus Neo

17 March 2011 Airline News

Lufthansa has placed a record order for Airbus’s ‘Neo’ – a new, fuel-efficient version of its A320 family of short-haul jets, boasting engines that are 15 percent more efficient than comparable models. The new jets are expected to be delivered from 2016.