Lufthansa to sell two Boeing 747-8s to U.S. Government, extends Airbus A340-600 operations
Lufthansa plans to sell two of its Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft in 2026, despite the type’s long-term role in the airline’s fleet. The decision...
airBaltic and Lufthansa expand codeshare partnership
airBaltic and Lufthansa have announced an expansion of their existing codeshare partnership on flights between Riga and Frankfurt, effective from 17 December 2025. Under...
Lufthansa unveils special six-aircraft ‘Anniversary Fleet’ for 100th birthday in 2026
Lufthansa will mark its centenary next year with a dedicated “anniversary fleet,” unveiling a striking special livery that will appear across six key aircraft...
Lufthansa to welcome centennial-themed Boeing 787-9 in Frankfurt this December
Lufthansa’s newest Boeing 787-9, featuring a striking special livery celebrating the airline’s 100th anniversary, is set to arrive in Frankfurt shortly before Christmas. The...
Lufthansa flight diverted to Boston after passenger allegedly stabs two teenagers mid-air
A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Frankfurt was forced to make an emergency diversion to Boston on Saturday after a passenger allegedly attacked two...
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,...
Lufthansa to cut 100 domestic flights weekly amid rising costs
CEO warns further cancellations “unavoidable” without relief from taxes and fees
Lufthansa plans to cancel around 100 domestic flights per week this summer as soaring...
The Star Alliance Transatlantic Joint Venture formally applied to the US DOT to include ITA in its antitrust-immune operations.
Air Canada, Lufthansa, and United have been extending their existing transatlantic joint venture to include ITA Airways, following Lufthansa's acquisition of a stake in...
Lufthansa faces strike threat as pilots vote for industrial action
Lufthansa may face a pilot strike after union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) announced that a vast majority of members voted in favour of industrial action...
Lufthansa unveils special Boeing 787-9 livery for 100th anniversary
Lufthansa is preparing for its centennial celebrations in 2026 with the introduction of a striking special livery on a new Boeing 787-9. The aircraft,...
Munich Airport and Lufthansa launch Oktoberfest celebrations with traditional costume flights
Munich Airport has officially opened the Oktoberfest season with a festive kickoff featuring Bavarian officials, airport leadership, and Lufthansa’s traditional costume crew. As part...
Amadeus and Lufthansa pilot EU Digital Identity Wallet for seamless travel
Amadeus and Lufthansa have successfully tested the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet), a government-issued digital wallet set to launch in 2026 that securely...
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...
Lufthansa welcomes first Dreamliner with Allegris cabin in Frankfurt
Lufthansa has received its first Boeing 787-9 “Dreamliner” equipped with the new Allegris cabin at Frankfurt Airport, marking a major step in its long-haul...
Lufthansa to resume Munich–Riyadh non-stop flights from October 2025
Starting 26 October 2025, Lufthansa will relaunch three weekly non-stop flights between Munich and Riyadh using a 293-seat Airbus A350-900. Flight LH640 will depart...
Lockheed Super Star restored for Lufthansa’s centennial
Lufthansa’s historic flagship, the Lockheed L-1649A Super Star, has been fully repainted in its original 1950s livery at Münster/Osnabrück Airport, with 500 litres of...
ITA Airways expands codeshare with Lufthansa Group to Africa and Asia
ITA Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with the Lufthansa Group, adding new long-haul routes to Africa and Asia. Tickets are now on sale...
Lufthansa’s historic Ju-52 to take flight again—as a museum centrepiece in Frankfurt
The iconic Junkers Ju-52, affectionately known as "Tante Ju" (Aunt Ju), is leaving Paderborn-Lippstadt after four years of restoration and will be relocated to...
Lufthansa Airbus A380 diverts to Boston after running low on fuel mid-flight
A Lufthansa Airbus A380 (registration D-AIMM) flying from Munich to Washington Dulles (IAD) as flight LH414 on June 30, 2025, was forced to divert...
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...