Starting October 25, 2026, the airline will operate a new direct route from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur, alongside a number of new destinations in Asia, the USA and Africa
A Lufthansa flight from Athens to Munich returned to the airport shortly after takeoff due to a warning in the cockpit and an unusual smell observed in the cabin. After landing, all passengers and crew were evacuated via emergency slides, and three passengers suffered minor injuries
The move will connect DAT passengers to Lufthansa's network of destinations via Munich and Frankfurt and includes routes in Germany, Austria and Hungary. The company is talking about a "significant milestone"
Lufthansa launches FOX, a new service experience on long-haul flights, with a comprehensive upgrade across all classes and aircraft. The move includes increased personalization, improved comfort experience, and significant culinary upgrades. The launch comes at the end of two years of development and extensive investment by the company
New program: Lufthansa now lets passengers on U.S. and Singapore routes extend their stay in Munich for up to seven days with added travel options. "We are excited to give travelers the opportunity to flexibly incorporate one of Europe's most attractive cities and regions into their journey"
"Far more than just clothing": Lufthansa has introduced redesigned uniforms with BOSS, blending heritage and modern style as part of its 100th anniversary, with rollout starting late 2026
Ryanair calls on Germany to return approximately €200 million granted to Lufthansa during the Corona period: "illegal state aid that distorted competition." All the details
The German airline is upgrading its fleet of giant aircraft, the A380, with a new business class launched on a debut flight from Munich to Los Angeles. The move is part of a broader plan to improve the luxury experience
Pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has called renewed strikes at Lufthansa and subsidiaries, disrupting flights across Germany as talks over pensions and pay remain stalled
A cabin crew strike at Lufthansa and CityLine on April 15–16 is expected to cause flight cancellations, with rebooking and refunds offered to affected passengers. The strike follows the previous and still ongoing 48-hour pilot strike by the Vereinigung Cockpit union, which grounded hundreds of flights on April 13 and April 14
Lufthansa Group will add Japan flights for summer 2027, including a resumed Frankfurt-Nagoya route and a new daily Frankfurt-Tokyo service
Eurowings is adding Baghdad and expanding flights to Dubai, Jeddah, Erbil, Tel Aviv and Amman for the 2026/27 winter season
A Discover Airlines Airbus A330 will test AeroSHARK, a shark skin-inspired film designed to reduce drag, fuel use and CO₂ emissions
Lufthansa has activated Starlink Wi-Fi on its first A320neo aircraft. Up to 10 more Lufthansa and Lufthansa City Airlines aircraft are expected to receive the technology by the end of 2026
In just a few days, on August 19, Lufthansa Group will launch Starlink-powered inflight Wi-Fi, with plans to equip about 850 aircraft across its airlines by 2029
Lufthansa Group revenue rose 8% in the second quarter to €11.1 billion, but the surge in jet fuel prices and strike costs led to a sharp drop in operating profit
Lufthansa Group has announced a series of senior appointments at Edelweiss, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines. The changes will take effect in October and November 2026
Europe's airline giants have officially entered the race to acquire a minority stake in Portugal's national carrier
Lufthansa's new Hangar One visitor center opens on August 1 at Frankfurt Airport, offering interactive exhibits, historic aircraft, and flight simulators. Admission: €8
By the end of 2026, the frequent flyer club will become "Lufthansa Group Miles & More", as part of a broad branding move designed to unify the Lufthansa Group's loyalty programs
