Lufthansa

Q1 2024 resulted in strong operating revenues but also losses for Air France-KLM, International Airlines Group and Lufthansa.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

In the first quarter, the airline posted a larger than expected loss that only highlighted the byzantine ways it and its fellow airlines are organized.

After the pandemic pause, Lufthansa has high demand for graduate pilots. Collaboration with United Aviate is to benefit both, but it faces internal skepticism.

Launch customer Lufthansa Airlines has added uncertainty to Boeing’s public claims that the 777-9, already five years late, will be certified in 2025.

Antitrust scrutiny from Brussels has caused headaches for Lufthansa over its planned investment in ITA Airways—and it isn't the only airline to be left in limbo.

Swiss is expected to receive its first of five Airbus A350-900s in the second quarter of 2025.

Airlines have enjoyed strong demand for the past two years. But with more capacity entering the market, yields are coming under pressure.

The CEO of Lilium says the company may have to leave Germany if it cannot secure government funding for development and certification of its Lilium Jet.

Innovations can help airlines reduce their environmental footprint and cater to evolving travel patterns.

Lufthansa is anticipating further delays of its first Boeing 777-9 deliveries and now does not expect the first one to come until 2026, CEO Jens Ritter said.

Although Lufthansa is reporting a higher than expected first quarter loss, the airline remains confident for the summer season and possible ITA Airways deal.

Lufthansa is preparing for a busy summer 2024 season and remaining flexible during ongoing geopolitical turmoil.

Lufthansa revealed its new long-haul Allegris cabins on board an Airbus A350-900 in Munich on April 25.

Lufthansa Group’s newest AOC, Lufthansa City Airlines, will begin flying on June 26 and now plans to add Airbus A320neos to its future fleet.

The way the EC is arguing its case should not only worry Lufthansa, but others European players that either want to acquire a carrier or want to be acquired.

A selection of 50 new routes starting over the coming weeks, including services being launched by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Air France and Lufthansa.

An operational evaluation of Diamond Aircraft’s eDA40 electric trainer with Lufthansa Aviation Training has shown the aircraft meets performance expectations.

Lufthansa has also noticed a negative effect on demand as customers were more cautious in booking flights with a higher than usual risk of cancellations.

A selection of 50 new routes starting over the coming weeks, including services being launched by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Air France and Lufthansa.

Several airlines have made changes to their routings or schedules following Iran’s attack on Israel over the April 13-14 weekend and related airspace closures.

Lufthansa and its cabin crews have reached a long-term pay agreement that is expected to provide labor peace in return for raises in salaries and extras.

The CEOs of Air France-KLM, easyjet, Lufthansa and Ryanair argue that consolidation in Europe is a key ingredient for a globally competitive aviation industry.

In choosing local or distant maintenance, airlines must consider additional downtime and transport costs, among other factors.

Air Dolomiti plans to operate a fleet of 25 aircraft by the end of 2024 as its network throughout Europe expands.