Lufthansa Group launches first consumer campaign for umbrella brand
Lufthansa Group launched its first group-level consumer advertising campaign on 21 October, seeking to raise awareness of the benefits offered across its airline network.Under...
Lufthansa Group unveils largest network expansion since 2020
Lufthansa Group has announced its most extensive network expansion since 2020 for summer 2027, with ten new intercontinental connections, additional European routes, and increased...
Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Sofia after bomb threat
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna diverted to Sofia on Sunday evening after a bomb threat, prompting a security inspection of...
Austrian Airlines hit by Middle East crisis as first-half loss widens to €93 million
Austrian Airlines reported a first-half Adjusted EBIT loss of €93 million for 2026, as soaring fuel prices and route suspensions linked to the Middle...
Stowaway boards Austrian Airlines aircraft at Košice Airport after overnight security breach
Austrian Airlines flight OS654 from Košice to Vienna was delayed by around two hours after a man gained unauthorised access to Košice International Airport,...
Belgian executive Dieter Vranckx takes chairmanship of SWISS, expands leadership across Lufthansa Group airlines
Belgian aviation executive Dieter Vranckx has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), further strengthening his influence...
ITA Airways joins ANA–Lufthansa Japan joint venture, strengthening Rome’s role as a gateway to Asia
ITA Airways will join the long-standing Europe–Japan joint venture between Lufthansa Group and All Nippon Airways (ANA) from autumn 2026, marking another important step...
Brussels Airlines to drop free hand luggage in new Lufthansa Group fare shake-up
Air travellers flying with Brussels Airlines will soon need to rethink what they pack—and what they pay for it. As part of a broader...
Lufthansa Group cuts short-haul flights to offset fuel cost surge
Lufthansa Group is trimming its summer flight schedule across Europe, reducing capacity slightly while aiming to improve efficiency in response to sharply higher fuel...
Lufthansa Group adds extra long-haul flights to Asia and Africa amid demand surge
Lufthansa Group is adding a series of short-notice long-haul flights in response to a sharp rise in passenger demand, particularly on routes to Asia...
Austrian Airlines suspends wet-lease cooperation with Braathens Regional Airways
Austrian Airlines has suspended its wet-lease cooperation with Braathens Regional Airways (BRA) with immediate effect, following the insolvency of its sister company, Braathens International...
Austrian Airlines begins short- and medium-haul fleet renewal with Embraer phase-out
Austrian Airlines has officially launched the rollover of its short- and medium-haul fleet with the transfer of its first Embraer 195 aircraft to sister...
Austrian Airlines relaunches Dubai route with seasonal “Dubai Deal”
Austrian Airlines has resumed direct flights between Vienna and Dubai for the first time in a decade, launching its new “Dubai Deal” – a...
Austrian Airlines expands for Summer 2026: seven new destinations, more flights to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe
Austrian Airlines has unveiled its summer 2026 schedule, featuring seven new destinations and expanded capacity across Europe, reinforcing its focus on both Mediterranean favourites...
Lufthansa Group unveils massive summer 2026 schedule: Over 14,000 weekly flights to 330 destinations
The Lufthansa Group has opened bookings for its Summer 2026 schedule, offering travellers unprecedented global connectivity. Across its airlines — Lufthansa, Discover Airlines, SWISS,...
Austrian Airlines staff dismissed over major discounted ticket fraud
Austrian Airlines (AUA) is investigating serious cases of abuse involving discounted employee tickets, Austrian regional outlet MeinBezirk reported. According to an internal circular seen...
Lufthansa Group to tighten integration among hub airlines
The Lufthansa Group will reorganise its internal structure and processes from January 1, 2026, bringing its hub airlines—Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines—closer...
Austrian Airlines launches seasonal “Dubai Deal” trial with low-fare A320neo flights
Austrian Airlines will test a new Vienna–Dubai service from 1 December 2025 to March 2026, offering five weekly flights on its A320neo fleet with...
Austrian Airlines posts €43 million H1 loss amid geopolitical and cost pressures
Austrian Airlines reported an adjusted EBIT of -€43 million for the first half of 2025, an improvement of 31% over the previous year but...
Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways expand codeshare to long-haul flights starting July 2025
The Lufthansa Group is deepening its integration with ITA Airways by launching long-haul codeshare flights from July 1, 2025. Customers can now book combined...