Lufthansa Group Announces Major Summer 2027 Expansion
Lufthansa Group will launch 10 new intercontinental routes in summer 2027, marking its largest network expansion since 2020.
Oct 21, 20263 min
Airlines
Lufthansa to Launch Munich-Phoenix Route in 2027
Lufthansa will begin 3x weekly service between Munich and Phoenix on August 3, 2027, marking the airline group's first nonstop route to Arizona.
Oct 21, 20262 min
Airlines
Lufthansa to Launch First Columbus-Frankfurt Nonstop
Lufthansa will begin three-times-weekly service between Columbus, Ohio, and Frankfurt on May 5, 2027, using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Oct 19, 20262 min
Airlines
Lufthansa Retires A340-600 Fleet After Final LH419 Flight
Lufthansa concluded 23 years of Airbus A340-600 service on October 18, 2026, with the final commercial flight, LH419, from Washington Dulles to Frankfurt.
Oct 18, 20262 min
Airlines
Lufthansa A350-1000 to Debut on Munich-Haneda Route
Lufthansa's inaugural Airbus A350-1000 will enter service on December 3, 2026, flying between Munich and Tokyo Haneda with the new Allegris cabin.
Oct 15, 20264 min
Airlines
Lufthansa to Acquire 44.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal
The Portuguese government reportedly selected Lufthansa Group to acquire a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal for 1.2 billion euros.
Oct 14, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa Group Expands Japan Network to 50 Weekly Flights
Lufthansa Group will increase Japan capacity to 50 weekly flights in summer 2027, including new service to Tokyo-Narita and the return of Nagoya.
Oct 6, 20263 min
Airlines
Boeing 777X Set for 2027 Debut With New Cabin Features
Boeing's 777X is expected to enter service in 2027, featuring cabin innovations designed to improve passenger comfort and premium travel capacity.
Sep 16, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Ryanair Flight RK514 Diverts to Birmingham After Emergency
Ryanair flight RK514 diverted to Birmingham Airport on September 13, 2026, following a medical emergency involving a passenger.
Sep 14, 20263 min
Safety
Portugal Requests Improved TAP Bids from Air France and Lufthansa
Portugal has initiated a final negotiation phase for the 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, seeking improved offers from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa.
Sep 7, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa City Airlines A220 to Debut in November 2026
Lufthansa City Airlines will receive its first Airbus A220-300 in November 2026, marking the start of a 40-aircraft fleet modernization program.
Aug 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Boeing 787-9 Completes Short Inlet Tests in Montana
Boeing completed 52 hours of flight tests on a 787-9 with an experimental 30% shorter engine inlet to evaluate noise and fuel efficiency.
Aug 13, 20265 min
Technology
Lufthansa Eyes Pune Return as Runway Extension Advances
Lufthansa is evaluating a return to Pune as a planned 800-metre runway extension project gains momentum to accommodate widebody aircraft.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Airlines
Lufthansa Group Sells 23 CRJ-900s and Phases Out A220s
Lufthansa Group is restructuring its regional fleet by selling 23 CRJ-900s and retiring Swiss International Air Lines' nine Airbus A220-100s.
Aug 6, 20266 min
Airlines
Lufthansa A350-1000 Nears Delivery for Munich Hub
Lufthansa will base its new fleet of 15 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in Munich, featuring a four-class cabin layout with 300 seats.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Airlines
Fraport Cuts 2026 Frankfurt Airport Forecast to 63.2M
Fraport lowered its 2026 passenger forecast to 63.2 million as strikes and geopolitical tensions impact Frankfurt Airport traffic.
Jul 20, 20266 min
Airports
Lufthansa 787-9 Tests Tech to Cut Fuel and Noise
Boeing, Lufthansa, and Rolls-Royce partnered to test emissions-reducing technologies on a 787-9, targeting a 20% fuel efficiency improvement.
Jul 16, 20264 min
Technology
Lufthansa 787-9 Begins ecoDemonstrator Flight Trials
Boeing and partners will test a modified Lufthansa 787-9 to evaluate technologies targeting a 25 dB cumulative noise reduction.
Jul 16, 20265 min
Technology
Lufthansa Unveils First A350-1000 in Centenary Livery
Lufthansa has debuted its first A350-1000 in a special centenary livery, marking the 700th Airbus delivery to the Lufthansa Group.
Jul 15, 20263 min
Airlines
TAP Air Portugal Expands 2026 Americas Network
TAP Air Portugal is adding new routes to Orlando and Curitiba in 2026 as the carrier nears a final decision on its 44.9% privatization stake.
Jul 12, 20263 min
Business