Aerocivil Probes Lufthansa & Qatar Airways Near-Miss Over Bogotá
A Lufthansa B787 and a Qatar Airways B777F narrowly averted collision over Bogotá due to an ATC error, prompting a full investigation by Aerocivil.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Safety
Jet Fuel Crisis Forces Airlines to Raise Fares, Cut European & Asian Flights
Airlines face higher costs and flight cuts as a jet fuel crisis linked to the Strait of Hormuz closure deepens across Europe and Asia.
Apr 19, 20265 min
Business
Lufthansa Strike Grounds 1,000+ Flights, Shutters CityLine Unit
Lufthansa's pilot strike enters its fifth day, grounding over 1,000 flights and forcing the early closure of its regional CityLine subsidiary.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa Shuts Down CityLine Unit Amid Strikes and High Fuel Costs
Lufthansa Group is closing its CityLine subsidiary, grounding 27 aircraft amid ongoing labor strikes and a surge in jet fuel prices.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Airlines
Global Aviation Faces Fuel Crisis as Mideast War Disrupts Supply
The IEA warns of an unprecedented energy crisis as a Mideast war threatens global jet fuel supply, forcing airlines to cut flights and raise fares.
Apr 16, 20265 min
Business
Lufthansa Pilots Launch 2-Day Strike Over Pay and Pensions
Lufthansa pilots began a 48-hour strike organized by the VC union, grounding hundreds of flights over disputes on pay and pension schemes.
Apr 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Boeing 777X Cleared for Final FAA Tests Ahead of 2027 Service Entry
Boeing's 777-9 has been cleared by the FAA for final certification testing, putting the delayed widebody on a path for a potential 2027 service entry.
Apr 11, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Lufthansa Cabin Crew Strike to Ground 500 Flights in Germany This Friday
Lufthansa cabin crew will strike this Friday, grounding an estimated 500 flights and impacting 90,000 passengers over job security and working conditions.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Boeing 777-9 Challenges A350-1000 Amid Protracted Certification Delays
Boeing's delayed 777-9 is set to challenge the established Airbus A350-1000, creating new competition in the lucrative long-haul widebody market.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Manufacturing
European Airlines Warn of Higher Fares as Net-Zero Costs Mount
European airlines warn rising net-zero costs will increase airfares, citing expensive SAF mandates and the phase-out of free EU ETS allowances.
Apr 4, 20264 min
Environmental
Lufthansa, Air France-KLM Bid for TAP Stake as IAG Withdraws
Lufthansa and Air France-KLM submitted bids for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, while IAG withdrew, intensifying European airline consolidation.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Business
Premium Economy Divide: Emirates and Lufthansa Highlight Cabin Quality Gap
A growing divide in Premium Economy offerings is highlighted by the contrast between Emirates' 'business light' product and Lufthansa's 'economy plus'...
Apr 4, 20264 min
Airlines
Lufthansa to Ground A340s, 747s as Iran War Disrupts Fuel Supply
Lufthansa is preparing to ground up to 40 aircraft and cut capacity by 5% due to soaring jet fuel costs and shortages caused by the war in Iran.
Apr 1, 20264 min
Airlines
Lufthansa and ITA Airways Launch Codeshare on 100+ European Routes
Lufthansa and ITA Airways have launched a codeshare on over 100 European routes, a key step in ITA's integration into the Lufthansa Group.
Mar 22, 20264 min
Airlines
Boeing 777-9 Secures Key FAA Approval, Nearing 2027 Service Entry
Boeing's 777-9 received a key FAA approval, advancing the delayed widebody jet toward a planned 2027 commercial debut with launch customer Lufthansa.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Lufthansa Launches Immersive Ad Campaign with 3D Allegris Seat in India
Lufthansa launched an immersive OOH ad campaign in India, featuring a 3D Allegris seat and live flight data to deepen brand connection and promote new cabins.
Mar 19, 20265 min
Business
Chinese Airlines to Control 83% of Europe Capacity in Summer 2026
Chinese airlines will control 83% of China-Europe capacity in summer 2026, leveraging Russian airspace access as European carriers are forced to cut routes.
Mar 18, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa to Present FY 2025 Financials at March Investor Conference
Deutsche Lufthansa AG will present its FY 2025 results at the OTCQX investor conference to engage U.S. investors after reporting a 19% rise in Adjusted EBIT.
Mar 17, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa Rejects EU Order on Condor Feeder Traffic at Frankfurt
Lufthansa has refused an EU Commission order to provide feeder traffic to competitor Condor, escalating a competition dispute at Frankfurt Airport.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Regulatory
Lufthansa Pilot Strike Cancels Hundreds of Flights Across Germany
Lufthansa pilots began a 48-hour strike, canceling hundreds of flights across Germany amid an ongoing dispute over pay and company pensions.
Mar 13, 20264 min
Airlines