The Lufthansa Group has announced plans to recruit approximately 10,000 new employees in 2025, spanning a wide range of professions. This includes more than 2,000 flight attendants, 1,400 ground operations staff, 1,300 technical experts and 1,200 administrative personnel. Additionally, around 800 pilots will be hired across the Group. Over half of the recruitment will take […]
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Lufthansa’s Executive Board has addressed harsh criticism from Klaus-Michael Kühne, a key shareholder owning 20% of the airline. In a November interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Kühne expressed frustration with Lufthansa’s sprawling structure, claiming the airline had become ‘bogged down’ with an incredible number of by-products and airlines under completely different names. He argued
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The Lufthansa Group achieved record third-quarter (Q3) revenue of €10.7 billion, a 5% increase from the previous year’s €10.3 billion, primarily due to an increase in flight numbers and a boost in Lufthansa Technik’s performance. This strong revenue result marked the most successful quarter in the Group’s history. However, profitability faced pressure as Adjusted EBIT
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Lufthansa Systems has announced a new partnership with Google Cloud, becoming one of the first providers in the aviation industry to offer cutting-edge multi-cloud support to its customers. This collaboration expands the capabilities of Lufthansa Systems’ Global Aviation Cloud by integrating Google Cloud services, building on its longstanding use of Microsoft Azure technology. Airline customers
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The Lufthansa Group has increased its second-quarter revenues by seven percent to €10 billion in 2024 (prior-year period: €9.4 billion). The Group recorded an operating profit, or Adjusted EBIT, of €686 million (prior-year period: €1.1 billion). The Group net result amounted to €469 million (prior-year period: €881 million). The prime drivers here were the 11%
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On a preliminary basis, the Lufthansa Group generated an adjusted EBIT of €686 million in the second quarter of 2024 (previous year: €1.1 billion). A market-related decline in average yields in all traffic regions, particularly in Asia, had a negative impact. The unit costs of the passenger airlines remained at the previous year’s level in
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On an initial basis, the Lufthansa Group has reported an Adjusted EBIT loss of €849 million in the first quarter of 2024 (compared to a loss of €273 million the previous year). The loss exceeded expectations due to various strikes, both by different employee groups within the Group and by employees at system partners, which
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Spafax, a global leader in in-flight entertainment and airline media solutions, has announced the continuation and deepening of its strategic partnership with Lufthansa Group, until 2028. This move aligns with Lufthansa Group’s goal of revolutionising the passenger journey by integrating state-of-the-art entertainment experiences on and off the aircraft. As part of this comprehensive partnership, Spafax
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Honeywell has renewed its contract with Lufthansa Group and welcomed Lufthansa Cityline as a user of Honeywell Flight Efficiency software. This cloud-based solution utilises deep data analytics to empower airlines and flight crews with actionable insights for reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The software offers specific guidance to pilots, ground personnel, and various stakeholders,
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In a resolute declaration of its commitment to the future of aviation excellence, the Lufthansa Group has officially announced its decision to maintain sole ownership of Lufthansa Technik (LHT). This decision comes as the aviation industry anticipates a dynamic period of growth and innovation and Lufthansa Technik positions itself as a pivotal player in this
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