Lufthansa fined $4 million by U.S. DOT for discriminating against Jewish passengers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Lufthansa $4 million (€3.8 million) for discriminating against 128 Jewish passengers back in May 2022, marking...
Lufthansa Group wins “Best Airline App 2024” at World Aviation Festival
The Lufthansa Group has won the prestigious "Best Airline App 2024" award at the World Aviation Festival (WAF).The app was selected from four finalists,...
Lufthansa Airbus A320 suffers engine failure on take-off Frankfurt Airport
On 27 August, a Lufthansa Airbus A320 (registered D-AIZX) operated domestic flight LH200 from Frankfurt to Berlin, Germany. During take-off, however, the aircraft experienced...
Oktoberfest 2024: Lufthansa traditional Bavarian garment crew takes off from Munich
Lufthansa is celebrating Oktoberfest 2024 in style with its traditional "Trachten" costume crew and festive offerings both in-flight and at the Munich hub. Flight...
airBaltic and Lufthansa Group extend and expand wet-lease partnership for three more years
Latvian carrier airBaltic and Lufthansa Group are extending their wet lease partnership for an additional three years, starting in the summer of 2025. Under...
Munich Airport celebrates 50 millionth passenger on U.S. routes amid record growth
Munich Airport marked a major milestone with its 50-millionth passenger on U.S. routes since its opening in 1992. The airport's long-haul non-stop flights to...
Brussels Airlines and entire Lufthansa Group extend flight suspension to Tel Aviv amid regional conflict
Brussels Airlines has extended its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv until at least September 2, following a safety analysis by the Lufthansa Group,...
Four hours into the flight, a Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 to Tokyo Haneda returns to Munich
On 16 August, a Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 (registered D-AIXG) operated flight LH714 from Munich, Germany to Tokyo Haneda, Japan. As the aircraft was flying...
Lufthansa flight diverts to Cyprus after crew reportedly refuses to fly to Israel
Lufthansa flight LH682 from Munich to Tel Aviv (A321neo registered D-AIEE) unexpectedly diverted to Larnaca, Cyprus, leaving passengers stranded. The crew reportedly refused to...
European Commission investigates €6 billion German aid to Lufthansa amid COVID-19 pandemic
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into a €6 billion recapitalisation package for Lufthansa by the German government, initially approved in June...
European Commission approves Lufthansa’s stake in ITA Airways with conditions
Brussels has conditionally approved Lufthansa's acquisition of a 41% stake in Italy's ITA Airways, the successor to Alitalia. The deal, signed in May 2023,...
Former CEO Dieter Vranckx appointed as new chairman of Brussels Airlines
As of today, Dieter R. F. Vranckx will become the new Chairman of the Board at SN Airholding, the holding company of Brussels Airlines....
Fly high with Munich Airport’s new loyalty programme
Munich Airport, Lufthansa, and Miles & More are teaming up to offer travellers an unbeatable shopping experience. This one-of-a-kind partnership brings together an airport,...
Lufthansa launches nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham to Frankfurt
Key Highlights:New Route: First-ever non-stop service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Frankfurt, Germany.
Inaugural Service: Marks Lufthansa’s initial service from its Frankfurt...
Lufthansa’s winter intercontinental highlights from Munich: back to South America
Lufthansa is bringing a series of exciting updates to its winter flight schedule from Munich, including the return of direct flights to South America,...
Lufthansa’s “Yes to Europe” aircraft debuts at Berlin International Airshow (ILA)
Lufthansa is sending its specially liveried Airbus A320, emblazoned with the slogan “Yes to Europe,” to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) for the Berlin International...
Lufthansa introduces non-stop flights between Minneapolis-Saint Paul and Frankfurt
Lufthansa has launched a new non-stop service between Frankfurt, Germany, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN, providing Minnesota’s largest commercial centre with convenient, year-round access to...
DOT secures nearly $1 billion in refunds for airline passengers, cracks down on refund delays by Lufthansa, KLM & SAA
In a press release issued on 3 June, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) highlights its recent efforts to secure refunds for airline passengers...
Lufthansa launches Seattle-Munich route, expands North American network
Lufthansa has inaugurated a new non-stop service between Seattle-Tacoma and Munich, operating three weekly flights with the environmentally friendly Airbus A350-900. This new route...
Lufthansa to reintroduce hot drinks on European flights
Lufthansa is set to reintroduce complimentary coffee and tea service in Economy Class on its European flights, launching a trial for this initiative in...