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Lufthansa Flight Diverts to Istanbul Due to Passenger Illness
On Lufthansa flight #LH612 from Frankfurt to Baku, operated by Airbus A320neo D-AINZ, pilots diverted the aircraft to Istanbul after a passenger became ill and their condition worsened.
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Lufthansa Marks Its 100th Anniversary with Six Special Liveries
Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary by giving six different aircraft types special commemorative liveries. Leading the lineup will be a Boeing 787 Dreamliner (registered D-ABPU), set to debut in April 2026. By autumn, the iconic Airbus A380, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000, as well as the A320, will join the fleet with their…
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Lufthansa Denies Plans to Acquire the Airbus A321XLR
Lufthansa Group has announced that it has no plans to add the Airbus A321XLR to its fleet. While the airline occasionally evaluates different aircraft types, it stated that the A321XLR does not currently fit into its strategic fleet plans. Internal assessments reportedly examined the A321XLR’s range advantages and operational efficiency. The aircraft is already used on medium- and long-haul routes…
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Lufthansa’s Q3 Profit Declines as Revenue Rises
German airline Lufthansa Group reported a 12% year-on-year decline in net profit for the third quarter of 2025, posting €966 million, compared to €1.095 billion in the same period last year. The company’s adjusted EBIT (operating profit) fell by 1% to €1.33 billion, slightly above analysts’ expectations of €1.32 billion previously shared by the group. Between July and September, Lufthansa’s…
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Lufthansa Flight Diverts to Boston After Passenger Injures Two Teens with Metal Fork
A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Frankfurt (#LH431), operated by a Boeing 747 registered D-ABYQ, made an emergency landing in Boston on Saturday after a passenger allegedly attacked and injured two teenagers with a metal fork. According to official statements, 28-year-old Indian national Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli was arrested on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to cause…
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Lufthansa’s Business Class Crisis Deepens on New Dreamliners
Lufthansa has announced that it will be unable to offer most of the Business Class seats on its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The reason is the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, which has halted certification processes at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA has not yet approved most of the Business Class seats in Lufthansa’s Dreamliner fleet, and…
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Lufthansa Group to Transfer Half of Its Narrow-Body Fleet to Subsidiaries
Germany-based Lufthansa Group is preparing to transfer roughly half of its narrow-body aircraft fleet to subsidiary airlines as part of efforts to reduce cost pressures and improve operational efficiency. The move is seen as a key element in the Group’s strategy to restructure its short- and medium-haul operations. According to the company’s statement, several aircraft currently operated by the main…
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Lufthansa Reduces Domestic Flights in Germany
Lufthansa has announced that it will cancel approximately 100 flights per week across Germany due to rising costs. The airline stated that this adjustment could continue until the summer 2026 season. The company noted that some routes are no longer economically sustainable. Lufthansa’s decision comes as operational costs have increased over the past six years, influenced by high taxes imposed…
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Lufthansa Pilots Prepare for Strike
Lufthansa pilots are preparing to go on strike over changes to the company’s pension system. According to the Vereinigung Cockpit union, 88% of Lufthansa pilots and 96% of Lufthansa Cargo pilots voted in favor of the strike. The strike vote was launched on September 12 after seven rounds of negotiations with the company ended without an agreement. The pilots are…
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Lufthansa Plans to Lay Off Thousands of Employees
Germany-based airline group Lufthansa is preparing to announce thousands of layoffs on Monday as part of its plans to boost efficiency. According to the company’s plan, management staff will be reduced by around 20% over the coming years. This scope will include not only the main airline but also all of the group’s subsidiaries. Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr stressed that…
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