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...
ITA Airways launches new nonstop flight to Jeddah, its second destination in Saudi Arabia
ITA Airways has expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new direct flight between Rome and Jeddah. This marks the...
Brussels Airlines wins top international business class wine awards
Brussels Airlines has been recognised for its exceptional wine offerings in Business Class, winning first place for "Top Red Wine International Business Class" and...
Lufthansa Technik to support Austrian Airlines’ Boeing 787 fleet
Lufthansa Technik AG will provide long-term component support for Austrian Airlines' Boeing 787 fleet, similar to its arrangement with Lufthansa Airlines. A recently signed...
Brussels Airlines and the other Lufthansa Group airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv until at least 8 August
Brussels Airlines has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv until at least 8 August due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. This...
Austrian Airlines reports challenging first half of 2024, focuses on strong second half
Financial Performance: Austrian Airlines posted an Adjusted EBIT of -62 million euros for the first half of 2024, a significant drop from the...
SWISS reports strong first-half earnings of CHF 264 million amid competitive market
Financial Performance: SWISS achieved an operating result of CHF 264.2 million for the first half of 2024, with total revenues of CHF 2.7...
Lufthansa Group reports Q2 profit of EUR 686 million amid strategic developments and challenges
Lufthansa Group's Q2 revenue rose by 7% to EUR 10 billion, with an adjusted EBIT of EUR 686 million, despite a drop from last...
Profitable second quarter for Brussels Airlines, strong outlook for Summer
Brussels Airlines has reported an adjusted EBIT of €11.6 million for the second quarter of 2024. Although this represents a decline from the same...
Lufthansa demands high compensation from climate activists who glued themselves on the Frankfurt tarmac
Lufthansa is seeking substantial compensation from "Last Generation" climate activists who disrupted operations at Frankfurt Airport last Thursday by glueing themselves to the tarmac.During...
Brussels Airlines increases flights between Vilnius and Brussels to five weekly
Brussels Airlines will increase its flights between Vilnius and Brussels to five per week starting October 31, 2024, for the winter season.This is an...
Austrian Airlines and Schönbrunn Group name Dreamliner “Schönbrunn Palace”
Austrian Airlines has partnered with the Schönbrunn Group to name their new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner OE-LPM "Schönbrunn Palace," launching a new naming concept, “Highlights...
Austrian Airlines to reconnect Linz with Frankfurt starting October 27
Austrian Airlines will resume flights between Linz and Frankfurt, starting from the winter flight schedule on October 27. The route will be operated by...
Trip report: a journey from Naples to Rome Fiumicino with ITA Airways
After a week of holidays in Rome and Naples, Italy, it was time to fly back to Belgium. A few hours before our flight,...
ITA Airways and Croatia Airlines expand codeshare agreement to boost Croatia-Italy connectivity
ITA Airways and Croatia Airlines have expanded their codeshare agreement to enhance travel options between Croatia and Italy. Starting today, Croatia Airlines' "OU" flight...
Lufthansa Group lowers full-year guidance amid market challenges
Q2 Adjusted EBIT of EUR 686 million, down from EUR 1.1 billion last year.
Decline in yields, especially in Asia, impacts earnings.
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Lufthansa Cargo expands network with new destinations in China
Lufthansa Cargo flies to two more Asian stations with its Boeing 777F long-haul fleet from its home hub in Frankfurt: The carrier has now...
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,...
ITA Airways announces new nonstop flights from Rome to Bangkok for winter 2024/2025
ITA Airways has unveiled a new direct flight route between Rome Fiumicino and Bangkok, commencing on November 16, 2024, with five weekly flights. This...