Turkish Airlines Enters the Race for Coveted European Airline
Following IAG, Air France-KLM, and Lufthansa dropping out of the race, the Turkish company makes a strategic move to penetrate profitable markets in Spain and Latin America
Following IAG, Air France-KLM, and Lufthansa dropping out of the race, the Turkish company makes a strategic move to penetrate profitable markets in Spain and Latin America
The German Federal Cartel Office approved the purchase of a 10% stake in airBaltic by Lufthansa, granting it a seat on the board. Despite direct competition on several routes between Germany and the Baltic states, the merger was permitted under the de minimis merger law
Starting next year, Lufthansa will install digital communication systems on 134 A320-family aircraft to enable real-time flight path adjustments, fuel savings, and improved operational accuracy. In two years' time, all EU aircraft will be required to carry the advanced systems
Europe's largest aviation group has launched a new logo, color palette and font aimed at unifying all companies under the group while further strengthening its presence as a global aviation group
Lufthansa Group has introduced Lufthansa Aviation, a dedicated management arm aimed at supporting Lufthansa CityLine and Lufthansa City Airlines
Austrian Airlines expands short, medium, and long-haul flights, adding Nordic and Mediterranean destinations while strengthening operational capacity for summer 2026
Lufthansa reports its best operating summer in a decade, with improved flight punctuality, increased passenger numbers, and significant efficiency gains
Lufthansa Group's Brussels Airlines is launching direct flights to Kilimanjaro from June 2026, allowing direct access to Africa's highest mountain, famous safari parks, and unique nature experiences
Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines passengers can now choose dishes, drinks, and culinary preferences in advance via a single app
Lufthansa Group's winter flight schedule will include significant capacity growth: Eurowings returns to Israel with flights to Dusseldorf and Hamburg alongside SWISS, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, and Austrian Airlines, operating flights to seven European destinations
ITA Airways will keep its Tel Aviv flights suspended through October 31, 2025; flights AZ809 and AZ815, which were set to restart on November 1, won’t be taking off as planned either
The new codeshare agreement between the Italian airline ITA Airways and Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Air Dolomiti will provide customers with expanded connectivity to new destinations