The Lufthansa Group reported the highest revenue in its history in 2025, rising five percent year on year to €39.6 billion. Operating profit (adjusted EBIT) increased significantly to €2.0 billion from €1.6 billion the previous year, lifting the operating margin to 4.9%. Consolidated net income reached €1.3 billion, broadly in line with 2024, with valuation effects on loss carry forwards limiting further growth.
Passenger airline capacity increased by four percent during the year, while the seat load factor remained stable. Improved operational stability reduced costs related to flight disruptions by €362 million, supporting both profitability and customer satisfaction. Earnings also benefited from strong demand for ancillary services, particularly the premium Lufthansa Allegris product, as well as savings of around €500 million from lower kerosene prices and a weaker US dollar.
Lufthansa Group airlines carried 135 million passengers in 2025, up three percent year-on-year, with the seat load factor reaching a record 83.2%. Passenger airline revenue rose three percent to €30.1 billion, generating an adjusted EBIT of €1.1 billion. ITA Airways contributed €90 million to earnings.
Despite the improved results, airlines faced a challenging environment marked by geopolitical tensions, temporary demand weakness in the third quarter—especially on North Atlantic and European routes—and delays in aircraft deliveries. Average yields declined by 1.3% on a currency-adjusted basis, but this was offset by a 15% increase in ancillary revenues, leaving unit revenues broadly stable year on year. (€1.00 = US$1.16 at time of publication).
