Lufthansa News
Lufthansa commences flights ex Munich to Taschkent
Lufthansa is commencing services from Munich to Taschkent from 28 March 2010, with thrice-weekly flights to the Uzbek capital.
Lufthansa eyes BMI sale to Virgin
Lufthansa could be poised to offload its loss-marking subsidiary BMI to Virgin Atlantic as it grapples to raise cash. Despite taking full control of the Heathrow-based carrier just two months ago, it is now eyeing a disposal and has already held preliminary talks with Richard Branson over a complete or partial sale.
Lufthansa posts promising traffic figures
Lufthansa’s group passenger numbers rose 12% year-on-year in July, helped by renewed confidence in Europe and Asia, and consolidation of BMI. The group carried 7.2 million passengers last month — up from 6.4 million a year earlier. Although the group’s cargo division experienced a 4.8% decline during the month.
Sunshine or your money back from Lufthansa
Passengers whose holidays are blighted by downpours could be in for a financial silver lining after Lufthansa began offering compensation for rainy days to 36 destinations including Rome, New York and Barcelona.
Lufthansa cleared for AUA take-over
The European Commission has given the green light for Lufthansa’s take-over of Austrian Airlines, but with a series of conditions. EU antitrust chief Neelie Kroes made the announcement following a series of talks with the Lufthansa chief executive.
Lufthansa on target for full-year profit despite weak first half
Lufthansa is sticking to its forecast of making an operating profit in 2009, despite a flight from premium class leading to a mixed set of first half figures.
Lufthansa makes new anti-trust offer for AUA
Lufthansa has submitted a new proposal to European Union regulators in a bid to allay competition concerns surrounding its proposed takeover of Austrian Airlines.
Lufthansa take-over of Austrian hangs in the balance
Lufthansa’s take-over of Austrian Airlines remains up in the air after its chief executive Wolfgang Mayrhuber met with Europe’s top competition regulator last night to discuss the new concessions proposed by the German carrier.
Austrian Airlines fires warning shot at EU regulators
Austrian Airlines has warned that it should the proposed takeover by Lufthansa fell through because of European Commission red tape it would need €1bn in new funds to ensure its survival.
BA to raise fresh capital
British Airways has asked investors to front extra funds as a safety net against a treble whammy of the credit crisis, swine flu, and the impending threat of cabin crew strike action, which it estimates could collectively burn £400 million in reserves.
EU launches probe into Lufthansa takeover of Austria
European Union regulators are launching an investigation into Lufthansa’s bid for Austrian Airlines, saying the deal could reduce choice and hike fares for passengers on some routes.The European Commission said it had “serious doubts” that the takeover could proceed without the airlines making some changes to eliminate antitrust concerns.
Lufthansa buys controlling stake in BMI
Lufthansa has agreed to buy BMI from its founder, chairman and controlling stakeholder Sir Michael Bishop.The deal, which will increase Lufthansa’s stake from 30 to 80 percent, ends a spat with Sir Michael over its demand that he inject more capital into the struggling airline before the sale.