After a period of absence, and provided there is no deterioration in the security situation, one of Europe’s largest aviation groups is set to return to Ben Gurion Airport
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
The airline group reports stable fuel supplies at all six European hubs and is preparing for a full summer season with more than 300 destinations worldwide
Lufthansa Group announces a significant expansion of operations in the German capital, including new routes and additional flights to leading European vacation destinations
The Italian airline has announced that it aims to resume flights to Tel Aviv as early as July, while the suspension of the route to Dubai will continue until at least mid-September due to the situation in the region
Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo will be the first to resume operations on the Tel Aviv route in early June, and Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings are expected to join later
ITA Airways welcomed the airline giant's decision to increase its stake to 90%, calling the move a "strategic milestone." It also stressed that the company will continue to operate under the independent Italian brand and maintain its identity as Italy's flagship airline
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 airline group announced that it will exercise its option to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% in June. The transaction is expected to be completed in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals in Europe and the US
German aviation group Lufthansa has ordered 10 Airbus A350-900 and 10 Boeing 787-9. The aicraft will enter service between 2032 and 2034 as part of a plan to renew its fleet and reduce pollutant emissions
Board endorses ITA Airways' strategy for global expansion, highlighting integration with the Lufthansa Group
