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Lufthansa

Lufthansa is Germany's flag carrier and also the largest airline in Europe, in terms of passengers carried. Based in Cologne, it also owns airlines like Swiss International Air Lines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings.

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A SWISS plane at the Zurich airport earlier this year

A SWISS plane at the Zurich airport earlier this year

Swiss Air flight makes emergency landing over smoke on board

All 79 people, including crew members, have been evacuated. The cause of the smoke is unclear.

ITA and Lufthansa planes at Fiumicino airport, italy

ITA and Lufthansa planes at Fiumicino airport, italy

Italy reaches deal with Lufthansa over sale of stake in ITA

Rome and Lufthansa had been locked into over a year of tough negotiations on the price and terms of the deal.

Lufthansa Airbus A 380 seen at Munich airport

Lufthansa Airbus A 380 seen at Munich airport

Lufthansa pays $4m fine over treatment of Jewish passengers

Staff allegedly prohibited 128 Orthodox Jews from boarding a flight because half had been refusing to wear face masks.

Lufthansa planes at Munich Airport

Lufthansa planes at Munich Airport

Lufthansa CEO concerned more airlines will cut German routes

After some airlines have cut back their connections in Germany, Lufthansa CEO fears a further reduction in schedules.

Eurowings planes at Hamburg

Eurowings planes at Hamburg

Eurowings cuts flights at Hamburg Airport over rising costs

The initial flight cuts are at Hamburg Airport, but other hubs could be affected.

Discover Airline - a subsidiary of Lufthansa.

Discover Airline - a subsidiary of Lufthansa.

Lufthansa subsidiary Discover Airlines plans strike

The four-day strike will commence on Tuesday, according to the trade unions representing pilots and cabin crew.

Four Lufthansa planes on the ground, parking next to each other

Four Lufthansa planes on the ground, parking next to each other

Lufthansa extends suspension of Middle East flights

A number of airlines have canceled flights to the region over deepening tensions between Iran and Israel.

Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport

Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport

Middle East: Lufthansa, others cancel flights to Beirut

Lufthansa said the suspension was a precautionary move amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

ITA and Lufthansa aircraft parked at Palermo airport

ITA and Lufthansa aircraft parked at Palermo airport

Lufthansa takeover of Italy's ITA cleared by Brussels

The EU's competition watchdog said it was satisfied that a "sufficient level of competitive pressure remains."

Two maintenance workers inspect an Airbus A380

Two maintenance workers inspect an Airbus A380

Germany's Lufthansa eyes defense sector

Lufthansa Technik is forging business ties with the German defense sector, creating new maintenance jobs.

An arrivals board at Munich International Airport, including a warning notification for passengers about strike action, pictured on March 7, 2024.

An arrivals board at Munich International Airport, including a warning notification for passengers about strike action, pictured on March 7, 2024.

Lufthansa sees 'turning point' after Q1 marred by strikes

Lufthansa is looking to cut costs, including in management, after repeated strikes weighed heavily on Q1 figures.

Lufthansa plane in Munich

Lufthansa plane in Munich

Lufthansa group suspends Mideast flights

Germany's flagship carrier and affiliated airlines will be suspending flights to some Mideast destinations until Monday.

UFO crew staff union members going on strike on March 12

UFO crew staff union members going on strike on March 12

Lufthansa reaches pay deal with cabin crew after strikes

After ground crews and airport security staff reached similar deals, a wave of early-year strikes should now be over.

Lufthansa planes on the ground at Munich's airport

Lufthansa planes on the ground at Munich's airport

Iran: Lufthansa suspends flights to Tehran

Due to the situation in the Middle East, German airline Lufthansa has suspended flights to Tehran.

A passenger looks on as multiple flights are cancelled from the schedule

A passenger looks on as multiple flights are cancelled from the schedule

German airports reach agreement to end strike action

Airport operators in Germany have reached an agreement with security staff after a series of major strikes.

Flight cancelations at Frankfurt Airport amid a ground staff strike

Flight cancelations at Frankfurt Airport amid a ground staff strike

Lufthansa, Verdi union reach deal for ground staff

The agreement means that 25,000 ground personnel will not go on strike over the Easter holidays.

The UFO cabin crew union striking at Frankfurt airport on March 12

The UFO cabin crew union striking at Frankfurt airport on March 12

Lufthansa counts €250M loss from strikes in Germany

Lufthansa's CFO has said strikes have had long-term impacts on the company's operations.

A person walks in an empty Cologne main train station during a nationwide strike called by German's train drivers union GDL

A person walks in an empty Cologne main train station during a nationwide strike called by German's train drivers union GDL

Will Germany's wave of strikes stifle economic growth?

As labor unrest sweeps across Europe's biggest economy, how big a blow will this deal to Germany's recovery?

A display board at Stuttgart main station indicates a short-term GDL strike.

A display board at Stuttgart main station indicates a short-term GDL strike.

Germany: Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa workers go on strike

Labor action affected all Lufthansa departures from Frankfurt airport and railway operations nationwide.

Passengers with luggage waiting near a Lufthansa check-in terminal at Munich Airport during a strike action.on March 7, 2024.

Passengers with luggage waiting near a Lufthansa check-in terminal at Munich Airport during a strike action.on March 7, 2024.

Germany: Lufthansa faces fresh strike from different union

The UFO trade union called on cabin crews to strike on Tuesday and Wednesday, the second to hit Lufthansa in days.

A view of grounded Lufthansa aircraft

A view of grounded Lufthansa aircraft

German strikes hurting economy and travelers alike

Germany is grappling with a wave of strikes. Not only travelers suffer, the economy is also spiraling further downwards.

Trains sit inactive at Frankfurt main train station

Trains sit inactive at Frankfurt main train station

Germany: Dual rail and air strikes affect 'millions'

Passengers face disruption amid separate pay disputes at the rail operator Deutsche Bahn and national airline Lufthansa.

A Lufthansa Airbus A319 passenger aircraft with registration D AILC taking off from Berlin Brandenburg

A Lufthansa Airbus A319 passenger aircraft with registration D AILC taking off from Berlin Brandenburg

Lufthansa more than doubles 2023 profits in COVID rebound

Germany's national carrier Lufthansa announces bumper profits for 2023, more than twice as much as the previous year

Airport ground staff protest in Berlin departure lounge during a strike. February 28, 2024.

Airport ground staff protest in Berlin departure lounge during a strike. February 28, 2024.

Germany: Lufthansa braces for new ground crew strike

Trade union Verdi has called for airport ground staff to strike on Thursday and Friday of this week.

View of the entrance area to Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg

View of the entrance area to Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg

Lufthansa ground staff launch fresh strike

Lufthansa technical staff have begun a three-day strike that was called only hours before it began.

A picture of an airport departures or arrivals board, where the word "canceled" is visible repeatedly. Image from February 20, 2024, at Frankfurt Main airport.

A picture of an airport departures or arrivals board, where the word "canceled" is visible repeatedly. Image from February 20, 2024, at Frankfurt Main airport.

Germany: Union calls 3-day Lufthansa ground staff strike

The short-notice action is the latest of several similar strikes.

Canceled flights at Frankfurt Airport after another protest action by Verdi

Canceled flights at Frankfurt Airport after another protest action by Verdi

Lufthansa strike paralyzes German airports again

A second round of industrial action this month has affected 100,000 passengers at German airports.

Lufthansa aircrafts are parked at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024

Lufthansa aircrafts are parked at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024

Lufthansa ground staff strike announced, to last 27 hours

The Verdi union has called a strike of Lufthansa called for strike action lasting more than a day from Tuesday morning.

Student pilot sits in cockpit

Student pilot sits in cockpit

Student pilots—the long route to the cockpit

Airlines need new pilots again now that the coronavirus pandemic is over—an opportunity for flight students.

Deutschland | Verdi-Warnstreik des Lufthansa-Bodenpersonals – München

Deutschland | Verdi-Warnstreik des Lufthansa-Bodenpersonals – München

Strike disrupts air travel in Germany

Hundreds of flights in Germany have been canceled as ground staff of the country's biggest airline goes on strike.

Lufthansa aircraft sitting in a row at Frankfurt airport

Lufthansa aircraft sitting in a row at Frankfurt airport

Germany: Lufthansa ground staff begin 27-hour strike

Lufthansa staff at Frankfurt and Munich airports have started strike action set to last for more than a day.

A Lufthansa Airbus380 at a gate in Frankfurt Airport

A Lufthansa Airbus380 at a gate in Frankfurt Airport

Germany: Lufthansa ground staff to go on strike

The Verdi trade union has called for a one-day strike that could cause major disruptions across several key airports.

A display board at the Cologne Bonn Airport dominated by "canceled" and "diverted" statuses as security staff strike in major airports in Germany

A display board at the Cologne Bonn Airport dominated by "canceled" and "diverted" statuses as security staff strike in major airports in Germany

Flight chaos in Germany as airport workers strike

Flights at major airports have been impacted. And a Lufthansa ground crew strike is also likely in the coming weeks.

Fraport Aircraft are de-iced on the apron before take-off De-icing an aircraft of the airline Lufthansa Cargo Frankfurt on January 17, 2024.

Fraport Aircraft are de-iced on the apron before take-off De-icing an aircraft of the airline Lufthansa Cargo Frankfurt on January 17, 2024.

EU antitrust authority probes Lufthansa's ITA stake bid

The German airline has agreed to buy a 41% stake in the Italian ITA. The EU is worried it could harm competition.

A towable passenger staircase covered with a thick blanket of snow

A towable passenger staircase covered with a thick blanket of snow

Let it snow: Happy kids and frustrated commuters in southern Germany

On Tuesday morning, icy rain meant travelers to and from southern Germanys faced considerable delays.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Germany's labor shortage: Lufthansa turns to retirees

Skilled pensioners are returning to work at Lufthansa Technik to help plug a labor gap. It's a win for all concerned.

A Lufthansa Airbus A319-100 on approach to land.

A Lufthansa Airbus A319-100 on approach to land.

Lufthansa profits surge on more demand, higher ticket prices

German flag carrier Lufthansa expects 2023 to be one of its best years as it reported a record second quarter.

Two chairs under a sun umbrella next to the water.

Two chairs under a sun umbrella next to the water.

Should you offset the carbon footprint of your vacation?

Many tourists make voluntary carbon offsetting payments to reduce their carbon footprint. But it's controversial.

A Lufthansa jet held up by supports at a museum

A Lufthansa jet held up by supports at a museum

EU court annuls approval of state aid for Lufthansa

A European Union court has annulled Brussels' approval for German state aid granted to Lufthansa worth €6 billion.

DW Made in Germany | A380

DW Made in Germany | A380

A380 – Comeback of a superjumbo

Lufthansa mothballed its A380s two years ago, but is now reactivating the superjumbos.

DW Made in Germany

DW Made in Germany

Flying, lying and eco-friendly roofs

The A380 airbus returns, who's behind lies about green electricity, and the power of solar tiles.

Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 plane landing at Frankfurt airport

Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 plane landing at Frankfurt airport

German airline Lufthansa returns to profit after pandemic

For the first time in three years, the German airline has turned a profit as millions of travelers return to the skies.

A flight passenger stands before the departures board at Terminal 1 in Frankfurt Airport

A flight passenger stands before the departures board at Terminal 1 in Frankfurt Airport

Lufthansa system failure causes massive travel chaos

The German airline said a company-wide system fault was disrupting systems for check-in and boarding.

Zwischenfall bei Germanwings-Airbus

Zwischenfall bei Germanwings-Airbus

Lufthansa struggles to man its flights

Germany's flag carrier is desperately looking for pilots and crew to keep up with rising flight demand.

Lufthansa planes lined up at Berlin-Brandenburg airport

Lufthansa planes lined up at Berlin-Brandenburg airport

German government opposes Lufthansa executive bonuses

The German state saved the airline from bankruptcy, and Berlin says the bonuses violate the terms of its bailout.

A fleet of Lufthansa planes

A fleet of Lufthansa planes

Lufthansa to pay back state aid after profitable summer

The airline is running its operations close to pre-pandemic capacity as demand for travel remains unabated.

Travelers queue at the Eurowings check-in desk

Travelers queue at the Eurowings check-in desk

Eurowings pilots begin 3-day strike

Lufthansa's budget airline said it hoped to operate more than half of its planned flights in the coming days.

Two women look at a departure board showing cancellations at Cologne/Bonn Airport

Two women look at a departure board showing cancellations at Cologne/Bonn Airport

Eurowings pilots announce 3-day strike from Monday

The German pilots' union Cockpit said the strike is over employee workload and failure to reach an agreement on wages.

The Eurowings desk at Düsseldorf airport

The Eurowings desk at Düsseldorf airport

Eurowings pilots to go on strike on Thursday

Pilots are seeking increased time off between flights and a reduction of maximum working hours.

Lufthansa aircrafts are parked at the airport in Frankfurt

Lufthansa aircrafts are parked at the airport in Frankfurt

Lufthansa: New strike averted as pilots, airline near deal

Pilots had been planning a two-day strike over wages unless the airline came up with a "serious offer."