Lufthansa Seeks DOT Approval for ITA JV (flightglobal.com)
Lufthansa Group has urged the US Department of Transportation to approve ITA Airways' entry into its transatlantic joint venture. The A++ alliance, involving… more
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Lufthansa Group has urged the US Department of Transportation to approve ITA Airways' entry into its transatlantic joint venture. The A++ alliance, involving… more
International Airlines Group confirmed that British Airways will receive its first Boeing 777-9 in 2028, six years behind initial expectations. The delay… more
ITA Airways signed an agreement with six trade unions for the voluntary departure of up to 180 employees. The program offers financial security of up to… more
Twenty-one European carriers have reduced planned winter capacity by over 5 percent as jet fuel prices hit $4.84 per gallon in October, 114 percent above… more
Brussels Airlines activated Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on flight SN2257 to Copenhagen, operated by Airbus A320neo registration OO-SBA. The carrier plans… more
Lufthansa Group aims for new routes to reach profitability at least twice as fast as in the past. The carrier is reallocating North Atlantic capacity toward… more
Lufthansa Group crews will not spend overnights in Israel due to the Iran threat. The decision follows reports of heightened security concerns in the region.
Lufthansa launched its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with the new Allegris cabin concept, accommodating 287 passengers across three classes. The configuration… more
Air Canada will resume direct flights between Toronto and Ben Gurion Airport on November 30, operating four weekly services. December economy fares average… more
Lufthansa Group aims to complete its acquisition of 90% of ITA Airways in early 2027. The German carrier will sign an agreement for up to 49.9% of TAP… more
Siemens Mobility and Lufthansa Technik Defense signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a medical evacuation train for military and civilian… more
Lufthansa forecasts a two-billion-euro jump in annual fuel costs due to the Iran war, driving double-digit ticket price increases next year. The airline… more
A German flight crew member and a Slovak business manager died after suspected electrocution at the Conrad Bengaluru hotel pool on October 30. Police are… more
Condor and the Vereinigung Cockpit union have agreed to a collective bargaining deal extending through 2029. The agreement freezes pilot salaries until… more
Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines require a Travel ID account for online check-in starting November 2, 2026. The mandate rolls out in phases across… more
Lufthansa Airbus A321neo D-AIEM now displays twelve employee-designed stories under the motto "Made by many. Remembered by all." The aircraft will fly… more
Lufthansa and Fraport redesigned Terminal 1 Gate A16 at Frankfurt Airport as a counter-free testing ground. Mobile staff use tablets for boarding tasks… more
Lufthansa is evaluating a sale of its software division valued at $1.1 billion. The potential divestiture aims to streamline operations and focus on core… more
Asiana Airlines leaves Star Alliance at 11:59 p.m. Korea time on December 16, ending Asiana mile redemptions on United, ANA, Air Canada, Air China, Singapore… more
Lufthansa restricted First Class award seats to its Miles & More program in early June 2026, removing them from partner networks. Transatlantic one-way… more
The Boeing 777 Freighter has overtaken the 747 freighter in all variants as the most widely operated widebody cargo aircraft, with more than 330 in active… more
Lufthansa is postponing its planned resumption of flights to Dubai from Frankfurt and Munich until Nov. 25, 2026, after suspending the routes since March 2026… more
Lufthansa is renaming its Green Fares to Impact Fares after a Cologne court ruled the name deceived passengers into believing their flights could be CO₂-neutral… more
Discover Airlines will launch twice-weekly seasonal service between Frankfurt and Belize City on Dec. 16, 2027, operating Thursdays and Sundays through… more
Lufthansa won best economy class, best premium economy and best cabin crew in Europe at the Business Traveller Awards 2026, plus best airline based in… more
The State Department ordered non-emergency US government employees and their families to leave its missions in Saudi Arabia, with four US officials saying… more
Lufthansa Group launched its first group-level consumer advertising campaign on 21 October under the slogan "Greatness is a Group effort", promoting hub… more
Lufthansa Group has suspended Riyadh flights through November 18 and Air France-KLM through November 7, with its Dubai service halted through October 31… more
Destination Canada, Air Canada and Lufthansa Group signed a joint marketing pilot in Mumbai aimed at attracting travellers from South India to Canada for… more
Lufthansa Group put its summer 2027 schedule on sale with ten new intercontinental routes, its largest network expansion since 2020. The group adds nonstop… more