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Lufthansa Unveils New A350-900 Aircraft

Lufthansa recently unveiled its new A350-900 aircraft to the public at a special ceremony in the Lufthansa Technik Hangar in Munich.

Etihad and Lufthansa Extend Cooperation

Etihad Aviation Group and Lufthansa concluded a $100 million global catering agreement and a MoU to cooperate in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul.

Etihad Airways and Lufthansa Announce Codeshare Agreement

Etihad Airways and Lufthansa German Airlines have announced the conclusion of a codeshare agreement.

Countdown to Lufthansa’s New A350-900 Service Begins

The countdown to the delivery of the most modern long-haul aircraft and the newest addition to the Lufthansa fleet has begun.

Lufthansa Pilot Strike Extended, Hundreds of Flights Cancelled

German airline Lufthansa has announced the cancellation of 912 flights scheduled for Thursday, as the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union has extended its strike action by another 24 hours.

Lufthansa Cancels 876 Flights on November 23 Due to Pilots’ Strike

German airline Lufthansa announced that it has cancelled 876 of its flights scheduled for Wednesday ahead of a planned 24-hour strike by the carrier's pilots.

Lufthansa Group Q3 Profits Up Amid Challenges

Lufthansa Group reported improved profits for the third quarter of the year despite the challenging market conditions, the company said last week.

Lufthansa Says Goodbye to Boeing 737 Fleet

Lufthansa has officially retired its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft after 48 years. The last commercial flight of the carrier’s plane, a 737-300 with registration D-ABEF, landed at Frankfurt Airport on October 29, with 131 passengers on board.

First A350-900 in Lufthansa Colours Ready for Takeoff

The first A350-900 with white Lufthansa paint and blue lettering is ready to go. Delhi and Boston will be the first destinations to be served.

Lufthansa Group and Air China Sign Commercial Joint Venture

The Lufthansa Group and Air China recently signed a partnership agreement in Beijing that will enable the two aviation groups to jointly operate all connections between Europe and China as part of a commercial joint venture.

Lufthansa is First European Airline to Offer TSA PreCheck

Lufthansa recently became the first European airline to join the expedited-screening program - TSA PreCheck - for travelers at U.S. airports.

Lufthansa Group Flies Athletes, Sports Equipment to Rio 2016 Olympics

Lufthansa, the official airline of the German Olympic team and co-partner of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), flew the German team to the Summer Olympics in Rio the Janeiro on August 1.

Lufthansa Takes All on a Virtual Flight at Posidonia 2016

German carrier Lufthansa recently gave "passengers" in Athens the possibility to take a unique journey, right from the Posidonia 2016 shipping exhibition that took place at the Athens Metropolitan Expo in early June.

Aktina is the ‘Official Travel Agent’ for Posidonia 2016 Shipping Exhibition

Aktina Travel Group is the "Official Travel Agent" of the Posidonia 2016 shipping exhibition and will handle all travel arrangements of exhibitors, delegates and official guests.

Lufthansa Begins Direct Flights to Corfu, Santorini and Crete from Munich

German carrier Lufthansa has launched new direct routes to Corfu, Santorini and Crete from Munich.

Lufthansa: Verdi Strike on Wednesday to Affect Tens of Thousands of Travelers

German airline Lufthansa on Monday said that there will be cancellations, disruptions and delays of flights on Wednesday, April 27, to and from Germany’s six airports due to strike action by ground staff.

Summer 2016: Lufthansa Group Member Airlines Offer 200 Weekly Flights from Greece

This summer, the Lufthansa Group Airlines will operate some 200 flights per week from Greece, it was announced on Monday during a press conference in Athens.

Athens Airport Honors Airlines for 2015 Performance

Athens International Airport (AIA) earlier this month honored airlines that recorded the fastest development and the highest increases in passenger volumes in their scheduled services during 2015. The award ceremony took place during the 16th Airline Marketing Workshop held in Athens.

ITB 2016: Lufthansa Group Announces ‘Substantial Progress’ on B2B Direct Connections

The Lufthansa Group airlines - Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines - on Thursday claimed substantial progress regarding B2B direct connections, while announcing further developments of its distribution strategy on the sidelines of the ITB trade show in Berlin.

International Women’s Day: SWISS Flies to New York with an All-female Crew

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) marked this year's International Women’s Day by operating its flight LX 22 from Geneva to New York with an all-female crew in both the cockpit and the cabin.