Lufthansa

After the Lufthansa Group finalized its 41% stake in ITA Airways last month, the Italian carrier will pivot to the Star Alliance.

Lufthansa Group is deepening its strategic partnership with airBaltic by acquiring a 10% convertible stake in the Latvian national airline for €14 million.

German carrier Lufthansa will be the first customer to receive Boeing’s 777X after it completes certification with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Lufthansa is reducing its schedule, retaining older aircraft, transferring existing jets, and adding staff to brace for the summer travel season.

Lufthansa plans to expand its Airbus A380 network in the coming months. By next summer, it plans to have eight of the superjumbo aircraft in revenue service.

The Lufthansa Group has set a goal of recruiting around 10,000 new employees across various professions this year, mainly within its maintenance arm.

Lufthansa has introduced its upgraded Allegris cabin product on its services to Cape Town, becoming the first African destination to receive the new offering. 

The German carrier continues to face ongoing aircraft shortages as it awaits delivery of new Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 jets. 

European airlines are calling for action against Chinese carriers to achieve a so-called level playing field amid the Russian airspace closure.

Federico Fellini International Airport of Rimini and San Marino bets on hosting Routes Europe 2026 to increase its route network.