Photo: Lufthansa The Lufthansa Group ended 2025 with strong financial results and the highest revenue in its history. Group revenue rose by around 5% to €39.6 billion, while adjusted operating profit increased by around 20% to €2 billion.
During the year, the group's companies carried approximately 135 million passengers, an increase of approximately 3% compared to the previous year. Seat occupancy reached a record 83.2%. The group's airlines recorded a combined operating profit of €1.1 billion, with ITA Airways contributing approximately €90 million to the results.
Photo: LufthansaLufthansa notes that stabilizing flight activity significantly reduced operational disruption costs by approximately €362 million less compared to 2024. In addition, revenue from ancillary services grew by 15%, thanks in part to the premium product, the Allegris class.
The flagship brand Lufthansa Airlines showed a significant improvement in results and increased profit by approximately €250 million compared to the previous year, as part of the Turnaround efficiency program being implemented by the company.
Photo: LufthansaThe Lufthansa Cargo division also showed strong performance with an operating profit of €324 million, an increase of around 30% compared to 2024. At the same time, Lufthansa Technik signed new maintenance contracts worth €8.8 billion.
Towards 2026, the group expects continued growth in revenue and profitability, with a capacity expansion of approximately 4% in the aircraft fleet and continued fleet renewal. However, the company warns that the situation in the Middle East and its implications for the global economy create uncertainty in the forecasts.