Lufthansa Group Adds Extra Flights to Asia and Africa

The company said it is expanding service to meet high global demand following airspace closures in the Middle East.

Lorne Philipot

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 04:50 PM ET

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A Lufthansa Airbus A380 (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

Key Takeaways:

Lufthansa Group airlines are adding extra flights, primarily to Asia and Africa, to address travel disruptions.
These additional flights are in response to the recent closure of much of the airspace in the Middle East since February 28.
Specific routes include extra flights from Lufthansa (e.g., Munich-Singapore, Frankfurt-Cape Town) and Austrian Airlines (Vienna-Bangkok).

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Airlines under the Lufthansa Group umbrella are offering extra flights, mainly to Asia and Africa, to make up for travel disruptions in and around the Middle East.

In a statement, Lufthansa Airlines said it will add several extra flights on short notice in the coming weeks. Four extra flights between Munich and Singapore and two special flights between Frankfurt and Cape Town, South Africa, are already available for booking.

The carrier is also planning two extra flights connecting Frankfurt and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Austrian Airlines has set up 10 extra flights between Vienna and Bangkok.

All of the new extra flights can be booked through all sales channels.

Lufthansa Group said it is “constantly monitoring current market developments” and will announce any additional flights.

Much of the airspace in the Middle East has been closed to commercial traffic since Feb. 28.

Lorne Philipot

Lorne is a South Africa-based aviation journalist. He was captivated and fascinated by flying from the day he took his first airline flight. With a passion for aviation in his blood, he has flown to destinations in all corners of the globe. Lorne has traveled extensively and lived in various countries. Drawing on his travels and passion for aviation, Lorne enjoys writing about airlines, routes, networks, and new developments.