Lufthansa. Source: Lufthansa Group Major shifts at Lufthansa Group. The largest airline group in Europe is evaluating roles that may no longer be needed in the future, partly due to redundancies within the group's companies. The primary changes on the table refer to digitization and an increased use of artificial intelligence, which are expected to lead to greater efficiency in numerous areas and processes.
In light of these developments and structural adjustments, the group has announced its plans to cut approximately 4,000 jobs worldwide by 2030, most of them in Germany. The process will take place in consultation with the partner companies, and will mainly focus on administrative rather than operational roles.
In addition to this significant reduction, the group announces that Lufthansa's primary target for the coming years is to achieve an 8%-10% operating profit margin by 2028 and increase cash flow to over € 2.5 billion in the years to come.
As part of the initiative, the company plans to renew its fleet with more than 230 new aircraft, with about 100 directed toward international flights, and to further boost collaboration and integration among subsidiary companies within the group.
According to Lufthansa's announcement, 2025 and 2026 will be "transitional" years during which some changes may not fully reach their potential, even though the company is already seeing signs of improved operational performance.