Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Lufthansa, a publicly owned German aviation group founded in 1953, operates primarily as an airline. Its main subsidiary, Lufthansa German Airlines, serves as Germany's flag carrier. Employing approximately 16,840 people and headquartered in Germany, Lufthansa is a significant player in the global aviation industry, ranking second in Europe by passenger numbers and fourth globally by revenue. A founding member of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance (formed in 1997), Lufthansa commenced operations in April 1955.

Revenue

Founded

1953

Headcount

16,837

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Airlines and Aviation

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

Lufthansa Technik Philippines and Philippine Airlines celebrated 25 years of collaboration on September 19, 2025. This partnership focuses on aircraft maintenance and ensures the safe and efficient operation of aircraft in the Philippines. There is no mention of Lufthansa's involvement in the RedCabin Trinity Award or Siemens Fonds Invest's expansion into private equity. A separate news story discusses Boeing and Airbus aircraft, but does not relate to Lufthansa's activities.

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Dec

5th

2025

12:36

Lufthansa Group Hikes GDS Booking Fee for Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport

The Lufthansa Group of airlines on Thursday announced an increase to its Distribution Cost Charge (DCC) for bookings made through Global Distribution Systems (GDSs). The group of airlines—Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air Dolomiti, and Discover Airlines—said that the adjustment is intended to increase transparency and “reflect GDS cost accurately, while also considering currency fluctuations.” The DCC applies to tickets issued on or after the effective date.

Travel Market Report

Dec

5th

2025

09:56

AUA hopes for more profit with fleet restructuring

[Translated] Since September, Stefan-Kenan Scheib has been Chief Operating Officer (COO) at AUA. He will leave the Lufthansa subsidiary "at the earliest" if the announced profit margin of eight percent is reached, he said in an interview with "airliners.de".

Salzburger Nachrichten

Dec

5th

2025

07:45

Business Expansion

TAP's Future is More Brazil, Latin America, USA, and Africa

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Dec

5th

2025

06:35

Sunflower Symbol at More and More German Airports

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Dec

5th

2025

06:00

Here’s How Much Bigger The Boeing 747-8 Is Compared To The Airbus A350

Today, we are going to compare two aircraft that are difficult to compare. But both represent peak engineering ideas for Boeing and Airbus, respectively. We are talking about the Boeing 747-8I and Airbus A350. Although they occupy roughly the same segment of long-haul aviation, the 747-8I remains substantially larger on many dimensions.

Dec

5th

2025

05:43

This startup UK airline is doubling down on the 4-engine Airbus jets that most carriers have abandoned

UK-based Global Airlines — a carrier whose plan to fly costly quad-engine jets across the Atlantic has drawn wide skepticism — acquired a "new" plane on Tuesday: a 25-year-old Airbus A340. It's leased from the third-party operator Hi-Fly, with the registration 9H-SUN, and is not owned by Global.

Business Insider

Dec

5th

2025

03:34

Which airplane seat generates the most profit for the airline?

[Translated] German airline Lufthansa has four different classes on its larger aircraft: economy, economy premium, executive, and first class. Although first class has the most expensive tickets, it is not the most profitable. For the German company, premium economy has been the most profitable.

Dec

5th

2025

01:30

Edelweiss Quickly Repairs Airbus A340-300 After Bird Strike Damages Engine Blades In Zurich

An Edelweiss Airbus A340-300 experienced a bird strike on December 1, 2025, during its landing at Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland. The aircraft touched down and taxied to the gate without any issues, according to a report by The Aviation Herald.

Dec

5th

2025

00:57

How AerFin’s A320neo Aircraft Teardown Could Slash Your Vacation Costs in Italy, Turkey, and Thailand, Here’s What You Need to Know!

How AerFin’s A320neo Aircraft Teardown Could Slash Your Vacation Costs in Italy, Turkey, and Thailand – Here’s What You Need to Know! The aviation industry has seen its fair share of challenges in the past few years, but with the recent teardown of five A320neo aircraft by AerFin, there is a bright spot on the horizon for travelers.

Travel And Tour World

Dec

5th

2025

00:54

Minor Hotels to Unveil 2026 Luxury Resorts in Italy, UAE, and More, Is Your Favourite Airline Preparing for a Major Tourism Surge?

Minor Hotels to Unveil 2026 Luxury Resorts in Italy, UAE, and More — Is Your Favorite Airline Preparing for a Major Tourism Surge? As the global tourism industry gears up for a landmark year in 2026, Minor Hotels is at the forefront of this transformation with the unveiling of its new luxury resorts across Italy, the UAE, and beyond.

Travel And Tour World

Dec

4th

2025

23:29

Lufthansa Cargo launches A321 freighter service to Rome

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Dec

4th

2025

23:00

Lufthansa to Apply 100th Anniversary Special Livery to Six Aircraft, Including A380 and 747-8

[Translated] Lufthansa German Airlines will apply a special 100th-anniversary livery to six aircraft.The aircraft will be painted in dark blue and feature the trademark white crane, as well as the numbers "100" on the left

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