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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 to Lay Off 4,000 Employees
The Lufthansa Group plans to part ways with around 4,000 employees by 2030 in an effort to cut costs and increase efficiency. According to the company, this figure represents roughly 4% of its total workforce. The layoffs will primarily affect administrative units and will mostly impact employees based in Germany. Lufthansa’s management stated that the decision aims to improve efficiency…
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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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Lufthansa’s 100th Anniversary Special Livery
Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa has unveiled a special aircraft livery to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. A brand-new Boeing 787-9 (registration D-ABPU) is planned to be delivered with this unique design. The aircraft is expected to join the fleet in December. Lufthansa’s first flight took place on April 6, 1926, between Berlin and Zurich. Operated with a Junkers F…
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Lufthansa Welcomes Its First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Frankfurt
As part of its Frankfurt-based fleet modernization, Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the Allegris cabin concept. The aircraft, arriving from Seattle, landed today at Frankfurt Airport. Starting mid-October, the new aircraft will be deployed on regular flights between Frankfurt and Toronto. Lufthansa plans to bring nine more 787-9s to Frankfurt by the end of…
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Condor Launches Lobbying Campaign Against Lufthansa
Germany-based airline Condor has launched a public lobbying campaign against its biggest rival and former parent company, Lufthansa. Through ads placed on aviation and tourism-focused online portals in Germany, Condor accused Lufthansa of being “anti-competitive and abusing its dominant market position.” The company claimed that Lufthansa has refused to provide feeder flights for Condor passengers at reasonable prices and with…
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Lufthansa Boeing 747 Operating Chicago–Frankfurt Flight Experiences Landing Gear Issue
Lufthansa flight #LH431 from Chicago to Frankfurt, operated by a Boeing 747 registered D-ABYH, was forced to return due to a landing gear problem. Shortly after taking off from Chicago O’Hare Airport’s Runway 09C, the aircraft leveled off at 6,000 feet. The crew then diverted the flight over Lake Michigan to dump fuel. After approximately 75 minutes in the air,…
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Lufthansa Unveils Restored L-1649A Starliner for Its 100th Anniversary
As part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, Lufthansa has restored the legendary Lockheed L-1649A “Super Star” to airworthy condition. Produced in the late 1950s, the aircraft was known as the improved and longest-range version of the L-1049 Super Constellation. Powered by four Wright R-3350 Turbo-Compound piston engines, the L-1649A was one of the first piston-powered passenger aircraft capable of crossing…
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Lufthansa Flight to Hyderabad Returns to Germany After Bomb Threat
Lufthansa flight #LF752 from Frankfurt to Hyderabad, operated with a Boeing 787 registered D-ABPE, was forced to return to Germany following a bomb threat. The aircraft turned back just before exiting Bulgarian airspace. Upon landing, it was moved to a secure area for inspection. No definitive statement has yet been made regarding the outcome of the incident.
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Lufthansa Launches Free Messaging on All Flights
As of June 4, 2025, Lufthansa has rolled out free messaging services across its entire global network. Previously limited to short- and medium-haul A320 family flights, the offering now includes all long-haul routes as well. Passengers can send and receive unlimited texts and photos via apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram. To access the service, travelers simply need to…
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