Lufthansa to pay $4M penalty for denying boarding to 128 Jewish pax in 2022
German carrier Lufthansa has agreed to pay a $4 million (€3.67 million) fine for denying boarding to Jewish…
Lufthansa
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Lufthansa is a major German airline and one of the largest airline groups in Europe. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, it operates a vast network of domestic and international destinations, connecting passengers to over 200 destinations worldwide. As a founding member of the Star Alliance, Lufthansa plays a significant role in global aviation, offering seamless travel experiences through its extensive network and partnerships.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1953
- Headquarters: Cologne, Germany
- Fleet Size: Over 700 aircraft
- Destinations: 200+ worldwide
- Alliance: Star Alliance (founding member)
- Subsidiaries: Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings
- Passenger Numbers: Over 130 million annually (pre-pandemic)
- Hubs: Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Munich Airport (MUC)
Lufthansa CEO raises concerns over escalating airport fees in Germany
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr has raised concerns about the future of air travel in Germany. According to the…
Lufthansa considering withdrawal of flights between Frankfurt and Beijing
Lufthansa is the latest international airline said to be reconsidering its current operations to China. A report published…
Lufthansa Group extends airBaltic wet lease partnership for further three years
Germany’s Lufthansa Group announced that it is extending its wet lease agreement with airBaltic for three more years…
Lufthansa to compensate Indian student for failing to inform about Schengen visa
A consumer court in India has ordered Lufthansa to compensate a student who was not informed of transit…
Lufthansa restarts Munich to Johannesburg route after 19-year hiatus
German carrier Lufthansa has recommenced scheduled passenger services between Munich and Johannesburg after a 19-year break. The route…
Lufthansa considers 19.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal
Lufthansa appears to be strongly interested in acquiring a 19.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, which is soon…
Battle of the business class seats: new business class products launched in 2024
If one factor is leading the trend of commercial flights in 2024, it’s business class travel. Within its…
Lufthansa unveils renovated Allegris lounge at Newark Airport
Lufthansa has reopened its renovated lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport’s (EWR) Terminal B. The announcement was made…
EU opens investigation into $6.5 billion COVID-19 state aid granted to Lufthansa
The European Union (EU) Commission has opened an “in-depth’ investigation into German state aid granted to Lufthansa during…
EU clears path for Lufthansa’s $350 million takeover of ITA, conditions apply
The EU Commission has cleared the path for Lufthansa to purchase a 41% minority stake in Italian carrier…
Lufthansa adds environmental surcharge of up to €72 per ticket to pay for SAF
The Lufthansa Group has announced that it will be applying an environmental surcharge to all tickets issued from…
Lufthansa City Airlines on cusp of first-ever commercial flight, selects A320neo
Lufthansa City Airlines has confirmed that its first commercial flight will jet off on June 26, 2024, with…
EU likely to greenlight ITA Airways’ acquisition by Lufthansa, reports Bloomberg
The European Commission’s approval of the proposed acquisition by the Lufthansa Group of an equity stake in Italian…
Lufthansa makes concessions to EU to secure backing for ITA Airways takeover
Lufthansa is preparing to make additional concessions to the European Commission to secure European Union approval for its…
Lufthansa launches first ever direct Christmas flights to visit Santa in Lapland
Lufthansa Airlines has announced that it will launch special Christmas flights this year to visit Santa Claus in…
Lufthansa joins with Meta to offer virtual reality headsets on flights
German airline Lufthansa has joined forces with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to offer Meta Quest 3…
‘Extremely annoying’: Lufthansa CEO says Boeing mess cost firm ‘a lot of money’
The CEO of Lufthansa Carsten Spohr has said that problems at Boeing this year have been “extremely annoying”,…