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Lufthansa Cleared in Airfare Price Increase Investigation

May 30, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Germany’s Federal Office for the Defense of Competition (Bundeskartellamt) recently issued its opinion regarding complaints received against Lufthansa, following an investigation into airfare increases that began in November. The German flag carrier was under fire

Airlines

Lufthansa Extends Airbus A320 Order to 122 neo and 273 ceo Aircraft

May 28, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Lufthansa Group has firmed up a previous option for six further Airbus A320neo aircraft, following a decision by the company’s supervisory board at the beginning of May. In addition, the airline signed an order for

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Lufthansa Group Announces Light Fare

May 23, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Starting this summer, all Lufthansa Group passengers will have the option to book Economy “Light” fares on routes to and from North America on flights operated by Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, and Austrian Airlines. The

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Lufthansa Group Announces New Aircraft Order

May 8, 2018 Jace Moseley

The Lufthansa Group announced that it would be placing an order for up to 16 additional aircraft, as approved by the Supervisory Board. Deliveries are planned until 2022 for the order that is valued at

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Lufthansa Tests Low Noise Approach-to-Landing System

May 5, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

German flag-carrier Lufthansa will soon begin a long-term test of the pilot assistance system LNAS (Low Noise Augmentation System) on its Airbus A320 aircraft. The system could help pilots land their equipment more quietly and

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A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations

April 24, 2018 Ian McMurtry

When it comes to sponsorships with organizations and foundations, airlines tend to keep most of their work behind-the-scenes as they donate time and money to various caregiving organizations around their community. However, there are sometimes

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Austrian Airlines Updates Livery as Part of Rebranding

April 21, 2018 Albert Kuan

Austrian Airlines has updated its livery and recently unveiled an image of the new paint to the public. The new livery is part of a larger rebranding effort which includes new customer touchpoints and airport

Airlines

Lufthansa Group Introduces New Slimline Seat Design for A320s

April 13, 2018 Jace Moseley

The Lufthansa Group announced a new seat that will be featured across every Airbus A320 family aircraft in their combined fleets. This will mark the first time that Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines will all

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German Public Worker Strike Causes Major Delays for Lufthansa Passengers

April 12, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Nearly 1,100 flights were cancelled by German carrier Lufthansa last Tuesday, affecting about 90,000 passengers, after a strike carried on by state workers to demand higher pay included airport ground staff. The workers, all belonging

Routes

Lufthansa Connects Glasgow with Its Largest Hub

March 27, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Monday, Lufthansa commenced a new service between Frankfurt, Germany and Glasgow. The addition of the Frankfurt route will complement the five weekly flights the airline currently flies between Glasgow and Munich. Andreas Koester, Senior

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Alitalia Sale Process Speeds Up Definition After Italian Election

March 17, 2018 Pablo Diaz

After the excitement of the Italian general elections was over, the future of Alitalia entered a stage of definitions. The commissioners of the extraordinary administration process decided a few months ago to postpone any ruling

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Lufthansa Group Reports Record Profit, Virgin Atlantic Back in the Red

March 15, 2018 John Flett

The volatility and uncertainty of the aviation industry were in evidence on Thursday with the release of 2017 results for two of Europe’s most well-known airlines, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic. Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the parent

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Lufthansa and Munich Airport Introduce Humanoid Robot

February 19, 2018 Samuel Chen

Lufthansa and Munich Airport have started testing of a humanoid robot in Terminal 2 of the airport. The robot, given the name “Josie Pepper,” is there to provide information and answer questions for passengers in

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Onboard Lufthansa’s First Transatlantic Flight in Its New Livery

February 11, 2018 Thomas Pallini

After a busy week for Lufthansa, it was time for the final event for the launch of the rebranding: the first commercial flight in the new livery on a Boeing 747. For the historic flight,

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Photos: Touring Lufthansa’s Exclusive First Class Terminal in Frankfurt

February 9, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As part of Lufthansa’s #ExploreTheNew events in Frankfurt, a select group of four journalists were given a private tour of the most exclusive club in Europe, the Lufthansa First Class Terminal at Frankfurt Airport. Only available

Lufthansa Officially Unveils New Livery at Dazzling Frankfurt Event

February 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

After weeks of speculation, Lufthansa officially displayed its new livery in an unveiling ceremony on Wednesday in Frankfurt. Lufthansa’s new livery will focus more on dark blue and white, leaving out the yellow crane logo

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Lufthansa Group Introduces New Leadership at Brussels Airlines

February 6, 2018 John Flett

Brussels Airlines has had a tumultuous week culminating in the announcement on Monday that Chief Executive Officer Bernard Gustin and Chief Financial Officer Jan De Raeymaeker will both leave the Lufthansa Group-owned airline on March

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Lufthansa Shows Off New Livery Prior to Highly-Anticipated Unveiling Event

February 4, 2018 Pablo Diaz

It is hard to keep a secret as big as a 747. Last week, a few pictures were leaked and German carrier Lufthansa had no choice but to go with the flow; its livery redesign

Airlines

Formula One Legend Niki Lauda Beats IAG to Regain His Airline

January 25, 2018 John Flett

Formula One legend Niki Lauda, who survived a horrific crash at the German Grand Prix in 1976 and has since shifted his endeavors to the aviation industry, has defied the odds again and successfully bid

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Grandstar Cargo and Jade Cargo International

December 21, 2017 Ian McMurtry

When the Chinese manufactured goods market booming in the early 2000s, airlines and investors were looking for ways to get involved in the trade of Chinese exports and invested heavily in creating cargo carriers. Here

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Lufthansa

Lufthansa Cleared in Airfare Price Increase Investigation

Lufthansa Extends Airbus A320 Order to 122 neo and 273 ceo Aircraft

Lufthansa Group Announces New Aircraft Order

Lufthansa Tests Low Noise Approach-to-Landing System

A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations

Austrian Airlines Updates Livery as Part of Rebranding

Lufthansa Group Introduces New Slimline Seat Design for A320s

German Public Worker Strike Causes Major Delays for Lufthansa Passengers

Lufthansa Connects Glasgow with Its Largest Hub

Alitalia Sale Process Speeds Up Definition After Italian Election

Lufthansa Group Reports Record Profit, Virgin Atlantic Back in the Red

Lufthansa and Munich Airport Introduce Humanoid Robot

Trip Report: Onboard Lufthansa’s First Transatlantic Flight in Its New Livery

Photos: Touring Lufthansa’s Exclusive First Class Terminal in Frankfurt

Lufthansa Officially Unveils New Livery at Dazzling Frankfurt Event

Lufthansa Group Introduces New Leadership at Brussels Airlines

Lufthansa Shows Off New Livery Prior to Highly-Anticipated Unveiling Event

Formula One Legend Niki Lauda Beats IAG to Regain His Airline

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Grandstar Cargo and Jade Cargo International

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